Free Software for Creating 3D Product Documentation

    Dec. 16, 2009
    A free download, the Inventor Publisher Technology Preview on Autodesk Labs lets users easily create interactive, 3D product documentation such as animated assembly instructions or repair and maintenance guides.

    A free download, the Inventor Publisher Technology Preview on Autodesk Labs lets users easily create interactive, 3D product documentation such as animated assembly instructions or repair and maintenance guides. The software works directly with digital CAD data to generate exploded views and view sequences. Once authored, documentation can be published in a variety of formats including .SWF, .AVI, .DWF, .PPT, .PDF, and other common image file types. It can then be made available on the Web or delivered electronically via email. Autodesk Inc., 111 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, Calif. 94903, www.autodesk.com

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    Leslie Gordon

    Leslie serves as Senior Editor - 5 years of service. M.S. Information Architecture and Knowledge Management, Kent State University. BA English, Cleveland State University.

    Work Experience: Automation Operator, TRW Inc.; Associate Editor, American Machinist. Primary editor for CAD/CAM technology.

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