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Procurement and 3D Parts Lists

Automated web pages integrating graphics and BOM
Whether you are embedding 3D graphics into a spreadsheet parts list, linking them to a Bill of Materials (BOM) of an ERP system, or creating an online parts procurement bidding system, e-commerce system for selling spare parts, online 3D parts catalogue, or some other application of 3D to parts lists, Lattice XVL® applications have the answer. Most legacy parts lists are either text-only or text plus 2D views.


A Lattice Technology generated 2D/3D parts list identifies a target part within a 3D assembly view, a numbered 2D illustration, an assembly structure, and a parts table.

In an automatically cross-referenced 3D parts list you can click on any part of a 3D model, a 2D image, a part in a spreadsheet parts lists, or a part in a laddered part hierarchy - all the associated views and part numbers are highlighted graphically. Lattice's XVL-based 2D/3D Parts Lists solution provides an extremely powerful, but easy-to-use method to create parts lists with wide-ranging uses including improved and more easily shared databases, manuals, assembly instructions, catalogs, inventory control documents, supply chain management records, product information, and marketing materials. XVL enables users to extract product data from original CAD/CAM files and instantly convert those data to a variety of uses. The result: 2D/3D parts lists that provide dramatic new dimensions of utility and value - and improve all operations where parts data are or could be used.

Key Benefits

With 3D, errors can be reduced by 30% and these benefits will help ensure that the right part will be ordered:

  • More effective Parts Lists - automatically cross-reference text parts lists with assembly hierarchies, 3D models, and 2D images ... interactively click on any part to graphically highlight and confirm all associativity.
  • Reduce part selection errors - select a part number, see the part in 3D in detail from any angle ... order the right part!
  • Automated publishing of 3D Parts List web pages - fully automated updates go from CAD model to part procurement web page in just seconds.
  • Productivity improvements - faster, better part management ... supply-side and demand-side.
  • Reduced localization - 3D parts lists comprised of 3D graphics and part numbers can be universally understood ... minimizes the need for text translation/localization.
  • Shorten time to market with better processes - re-use of CAD models enables building of part procurement and part resale systems in parallel with manufacturing.
  • Secured 3D data - select user privileges to ensure secure files, maintaining integrity and security of 3D data.
  • Free 3D viewing for all - Lattice provides free viewers for all. There are no hidden costs for viewing your 3D content!
Functionality
  • Unmatched compression. With high fidelity graphics even when zoomed in.
  • Ease of use. Interactivity via mouse or touch screen.
  • Controlled accuracy. With no model size limitations ... you can be highly accurate to the original or deliberately lower accuracy to protect IP.
  • Auto-updating. Web pages are automatically recreated when the CAD part file is updated.
  • Easily integrated. Embed 3D viewing and integrate applications via sophisticated APIs and SDK (see Docware integration).
  • 3D animations. Automatic generation of exploded part animations.
  • Automatic publishing via templates. Quickly and easily create interactive linked and cross-referenced web pages from 3D XVL models, animations, 2D illustrations, parts lists, databases, assembly trees, and more.
  • Batch processing. Standard and userdefined templates can be used in automated batch processing.
  • Security. Control access to your 3D data, using NIST (AES) encryption and 3 levels of password protection for view, measure, and edit access.
 

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