The assembly structure can be used to construct IPC pages automatically, significantly minimizing the need for manual content creation. The new adjustable parameters, such as page names, perspective preferences, and maximum depth of produced pages, can be used to fine-tune the IPC generation process.
What’s new in Teamcenter RapidAuthor 14.2?
Rapidauthor 14.2 Can Auto Generate Interactive Catalogs
Reuse of Context Geometry
RapidIllustrator makes it simple to create context geometry and incorporate it into other applications. This leads in a more natural, interactive, and enjoyable documentation experience for the end user while saving users a significant amount of time and effort, allowing them to concentrate on more crucial responsibilities.
Unmerge Data
Version 14.2 introduces an Unmerge command, making it easier to manage and manipulate large, complex assemblies.
2D Editing: Raster Image and Logical Operations
RapidAuthor 14.2 also includes a new raster editor making it easier to edit existing 2D images including scans.
New Visualization Modes Improve User Experience
X-ray mode: selected objects are highlighted in a different color and other objects appear translucent.
Translucent shell: selected objects are highlighted in a different color and the outer shell of the entire assembly or product appears translucent
S1000D Support Improvements
Now, it’s simple to access controlled multimedia and images in Teamcenter CMS and add them to documents. To make the search process simpler, you can preview titles when you search by data module or ICN.
DMRL files or folders can be used to import data modules, making it simple to include content created by suppliers.
The Product Cross-Reference Table (PCT) data module can be used to set up S1000D publications as well. PCT applicability filters are offered for interactive, HTML, and PDF publications. For a given PCT applicability, you can preview PDF documentation.
Enhanced Integration Between RapidAuthor and Service Planner
RapidAuthor and Service Planner are now capable of working together in an Active Workspace context. Authors can use RapidAuthor for Teamcenter from Active Workspace to easily edit, view, import, and update pertinent Service Planner data.
All of these updated functions and enhancements will make it easier for technical documentation specialists to create precise, high-caliber documentation and give their clients a better user experience.