Cadalyst - November 2007 - (Page 18) cadlabsreview From Any Angle Publish and Share Your 3D Designs Publish and Share Your 3D Designs By Ron LaFon O ftentimes, the creation of 3D models in popular CAD and engineering applications is just the beginning of a process that includes using the models for other purposes while trying to retain security over intellectual property. A broad range of 3D publishing software targets virtually every level of need, whether it is for in-house use, current or potential customers, or Internet or intranet use. This 3D publishing roundup review takes a look at the products available from several different vendors who offer software for publishing and repurposing 3D CAD and engineering drawings. Much has changed since the last time Cadalyst examined 3D publishing applications that provide easy access to 3D design beyond the CAD and engineering applications that created them. With the continued growth of broadband Internet connections, publishing 3D content online has become a more viable way of distributing information. Although the creation of design drawings and 3D models continues to be both labor- and resource-intensive, the ability to use 3D content for other purposes has continued to burgeon. Users might want to share 3D design data for training purposes, 3D parts catalogs, or progress reports sent to widely scattered members of their design teams for markup and annotation. Whatever your particular needs, you can choose from a broad array of software to make them possible. Obviously, any time 3D design information leaves your firm, you will have concerns about protecting your intellectual property. For this reason, most of the applications that Cadalyst reviewed for this article offer some means of preserving the integrity of the data. It might be as simple as having the ability to select which components of the design are included, or it may include password protection and other mechanisms to provide the necessary design security. 18 November 2007 | cadalyst | www.cadalyst.com http://www.cadalyst.com
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