One of our customers has recently switched to 3DXML files instead of drawings, so I'm tasked with creating training for our quality department to show them how to use and view 3DXML files and their views. We will be using the free Dassault viewer.
One question that I have is this: is it possible to print the "views" from the 3DXML file? I have concerns over not having a dimensioned document for First Article Inspections.
If anyone can assist or advise, please let me know and thank you!
It appears that is not an option with the free viewer, you need 3DLive to do this according to the FAQs
Can we create measures, sections, annotations in 3D XML Player?
No, you cannot. These advanced functionalities are available in the 3DLive, which can also be integrated in Web pages and Office applications.
Of course they want you to pay.......how silly of me!
Here's a thought, Simlab Composer I believe will read 3DXML files.
You can then export a 3D PDF from Simlab Composer with dimensions and markup functions turned on (its an option in the export). SolidWorks built-in 3d PDF export does not allow you to do this, if I recall correctly.
While its not free, it might be a reasonable alternative to 3DLive.
Thanks for the suggestion!
It appears that is not an option with the free viewer, you need 3DLive to do this according to the FAQs
Can we create measures, sections, annotations in 3D XML Player?
No, you cannot. These advanced functionalities are available in the 3DLive, which can also be integrated in Web pages and Office applications.
Dassault Systèmes Online Documentation