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Happy Holidays from Larson Software Technology. Please see attached some presents you may find useful. #S1000D #CGM #SVG #GLTF #IETM #CSDB #ICN

Larson Software Technology invites you to the final webinar of 2025. Click the link below to register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e… #S1000D Compliant Technical Illustrations is the topic. Please join us for before the holidays begin. 🎉 #VizEx #CGM #SVG #technicalillustration

🎯 3D Technical Illustrations Webinar - Key Highlights Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar live yesterday! For those who missed it, watch the video recording below. The Complete Workflow: We demonstrated the full journey from CAD data to published IETM—starting with STEP/IGES files, creating interactive 3D illustrations with VizEx Edit 3D, and publishing to S1000D-compliant IETMs. Key Takeaways: ✅ Built-in Interactivity – 3D CAD data structures provide automatic hotspots and metadata, eliminating manual callout creation ✅ GLTF/GLB Format – The "JPEG of 3D" is an ISO standard that's web-native, supports animations, and requires no plugins ✅ Browser-Based Deployment – No IT approvals, no software installations, no version conflicts. Works on desktops, tablets, and smartphones ✅ S1000D Integration – Simpler than expected. Link procedural steps to animations using standard Data Modules ✅ Universal Access – Deliver interactive 3D content to workshops, flight lines, and field service teams without barriers Why This Matters: Organizations already have rich 3D CAD data from engineering. The question isn't whether you have the data—it's how to transform it into effective technical documentation that reduces errors and accelerates training. Watch the full webinar: youtu.be/hMITGvzq3W8 Interested in evaluating VizEx Edit 3D or VizEx View 3D? Message me. #TechnicalIllustration #S1000D #3DWorkflow #CADtoPublication #IETM #DigitalTransformation #VizEx #AerospaceDefense #TechnicalDocumentation

📥 Why GLTF/GLB is the Future of 3D Technical Illustrations Your 3D file format choice matters. Larson has standardized on GLTF/GLB—here's why: Webinar - Thursday, Nov 20th @ 11:00 AM ET Register for our webinar this Thursday: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… GLTF/GLB Key Advantages: ✅ ISO Standard – Long-term viability (ISO/IEC 12113:2022) ✅ No Plug-ins – Renders directly in web browsers via WebGL ✅ Performance – Fast load times, even for complex assemblies ✅ Built-in Animation – Perfect for maintenance procedures and assembly instructions ✅ Industry Support – Microsoft, Adobe, and major CAD systems on board ✅ Lightweight – Single-file GLB format with intelligent compression 🌐 Industry experts call GLTF the "JPEG of 3D"—balancing quality, file size, and universal compatibility. 💡 Shifting to open standards like GLTF future-proofs your technical documentation and ensures end users can access critical information anywhere, on any device. #S1000D #TechnicalPublications #IETM #3DTechnicalIllustrations #GLTF #AerospaceAndDefense #VizEx #GLB

🎯 The 3D Technical Illustration Workflow Most organizations already have rich 3D CAD data from engineering. The challenge? Transforming it into effective 3D technical illustrations. The countdown to Thursday's 3D Technical Illustrations webinar continues. The Main Event - Thursday, Nov 20th @ 11:00 AM ET: 📝 Register: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… 📥 SOURCE Start with existing CAD data (STEP/IGES formats) 🔧 CREATION CAD systems are built for engineering, not communication. Technical illustrators need specialized tools to: ✓ Optimize file sizes for web delivery ✓ Isolate assemblies and create explosions ✓ Output to open formats (CGM, SVG, GLTF/GLB) 🎨 ADD VALUE With VizEx Edit 3D, quickly: ✓ Create exploded views and animations ✓ Record procedural sequences ✓ Add annotations and metadata 🚀 PUBLISH Final 3D illustrations (GLTF/GLB) integrate seamlessly into S1000D Data Modules, CSDBs, and IETMs/IETPs. See this workflow live on Thursday! Join our webinar for a complete demonstration from CAD data to published IETM. Next in series: Why GLTF is the "JPEG of 3D" #TechnicalIllustration #S1000D #3DWorkflow #CADtoPublication #IETM #DigitalTransformation #VizEx

🎯 WEBINAR WEEK IS HERE! The countdown to Thursday's 3D Technical Illustrations webinar begins NOW. The Main Event - Thursday, Nov 20th @ 11:00 AM ET: 📝 Register: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… This week, we're recapping the essential topics that will come together in Thursday's live demonstration: 📌 Tuesday: 3D workflows & CAD data preparation 📌 Wednesday: Publishing & GLTF/GLB integration 📌 Thursday: LIVE WEBINAR at 11:00 AM ET Each day this week, we'll revisit key concepts from our LinkedIn series—preparing you to get maximum value from Thursday's event. Live demonstrations of the complete workflow using VizEx Edit 3D and VizEx View 3D, from importing CAD data to publishing interactive 3D illustrations in S1000D/IETM environments. Follow along this week as we build momentum toward Thursday's live demos! #WebinarWeek #TechnicalDocumentation #3DVisualization #S1000D #IETM #VizEx

Week Summary 3D Webinar Announcement 🎯 2D Formats Covered. Now Let's Talk 3D. This week we explored the critical 2D file format choices for S1000D technical illustrations: CGM – The 40-year proven standard with Version 4 APS capabilities for hotspots and metadata. Still the backbone of major defense programs. SVG – The modern, web-native format now formalized in S1000D Issue 6. HTML5 compatible, no plugins required, built for modern IETM delivery. The Bottom Line? Both formats are officially supported in S1000D Issue 6. 📦 But 2D is only half the story. The future of technical documentation is increasingly 3D and interactive. From GLTF/GLB formats for web delivery to STEP files for CAD data exchange, 3D technical illustrations are transforming how maintainers interact with procedures. Join us for our upcoming webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… "3D Technical Illustrations for S1000D Applications" We'll cover: ✅ 3D content production from engineering data ✅ File format selection (GLTF, STEP, and others) ✅ Interactive 3D with annotations and hotspots ✅ Live demonstrations Presenters: David Manock, VP Sales & Marketing Don Larson, CEO & Founder Larson Software Technology #GLTF #S1000D #SVG #CGM

🚀 ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR 3D TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATIONS WEBINAR Join us Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 AM ET for live demonstrations of the complete workflow—from CAD data to published IETM. 📝 Register now: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… What You'll See: ✓ Import STEP/IGES files and repurpose CAD models ✓ Create exploded views and spare parts illustrations ✓ Build animations for procedural documentation ✓ Publish to S1000D/IETM with browser-based 3D viewing Perfect for: Technical Illustrators | Technical Writers | Documentation Managers | S1000D Teams | IETM Developers | Anyone evaluating 3D illustration solutions This webinar brings together everything from our LinkedIn series — now see it all in action with VizEx Edit 3D and VizEx View 3D. Live Q&A included evaluation program opportunities Larson Software Technology - technical illustration solutions since 1984 #TechnicalDocumentation #S1000D #IETM #3DVisualization #TechnicalIllustration #AerospaceDefense #VizEx