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In an industrial environment where instant access to CAD data has become crucial, 3DViewStation WebViewer revolutionizes 3D visualization by enabling the consultation and analysis of complex models from any device equipped with a browser. This professional CAD visualization solution eliminates traditional obstacles of compatibility and installation while maintaining exceptional performance, even with the most voluminous assemblies.

Exceptional Performance

Ultra-fast loading of complex CAD models, even with limited bandwidth. Visualize assemblies of millions of parts in seconds.

Maximum Security

Built-in intellectual property protection without transferring 3D geometry to the end device, ensuring the confidentiality of your critical data.

Easy Integration

Seamlessly integrates with PLM systems, product configurators, and after-sales solutions for a fluid user experience.

What is 3DViewStation WebViewer?

3DViewStation WebViewer represents the browser-based counterpart of the desktop version of this professional CAD visualization solution. This web 3D viewer offers rich functionality identical to the desktop version while maintaining the same impressive performance.

Unlike traditional solutions, 3DViewStation WebViewer requires no installation on the end device, whether laptops, PCs, tablets, or smartphones. A simple HTML5-compatible browser is sufficient - which is the case for all current browsers. This "zero installation" approach makes it the ideal solution for users who do not want a local installation, but also for mobile professionals, since all devices equipped with Windows, Android, iOS, or Linux operating systems are supported.

Strategic Advantages for Businesses

Adopting 3DViewStation WebViewer offers several competitive advantages to modern industrial companies:

  • Zero installation: elimination of installation and maintenance costs on user workstations.
  • Zero administration: solution facilitating large-scale adoption without overloading IT teams.
  • Zero footprint: no trace of sensitive data on client devices.
  • Universal access: immediate consultation of CAD data for all stakeholders, regardless of location.
  • Sensitive data protection: 3D geometries remain secure on the server.
  • Usage flexibility: works on all modern devices, from PCs to field tablets.

The solution effectively addresses the challenges of industrial digital transformation by enabling secure and high-performance CAD visualization without the usual technical obstacles, leading to faster and better-informed decision-making.

Advanced Technical Performance and Capabilities

3DViewStation WebViewer particularly stands out for its ability to process large CAD data, even under limited connectivity conditions. Tests demonstrate impressive loading times:

CAD Data Type Size/Complexity Loading Time
Aircraft assembly line 125,000 parts (3DVS format) 1 second
Industrial installation 400,000 parts (3DVS format) 7 seconds
Passenger ship 10 million parts (3DVS format) 15 seconds
Vehicle axle 200 MB (Native Catia) 1 second

The solution supports more than 70 different file formats, enabling a true multi-CAD experience. Users benefit from over 180 analysis functions available, including:

Geometric analysis functions
  • Dynamic sections and cuts
  • Precise measurements
  • Wall thickness analysis
  • Collision detection
  • Draft angle analysis
Collaboration functions
  • View and annotation management
  • Markup and comments
  • Bill of materials exploration
  • Advanced component filtering
  • Exploded view creation

Use Cases and Implementation Examples

3DViewStation WebViewer adapts to a multitude of industrial processes, as demonstrated by these concrete implementation examples:

mobile access to cad data and spare parts management

A railway manufacturer uses 3DViewStation WebViewer to place ad hoc assemblies in an internal file server zone, allowing technicians to easily search and load them from outside. This solution is also integrated with the PLM system and spare parts catalog, providing a unified view of technical data to maintenance teams.

product configuration and customer support

An engine manufacturer uses the desktop version of 3DViewStation and the automation server to prepare its CAD data for the product configurator and spare parts application. Both applications are web-based for end customers, who use 3DViewStation WebViewer to visualize models in real time.

human-machine interface and service support

A packaging machine manufacturer uses 3DViewStation WebViewer to extend the human-machine interface with 3D CAD graphics, providing detailed information in a graphical context on smartphones and tablets to service personnel, considerably accelerating maintenance interventions.

Extended Integration Possibilities

Although 3DViewStation WebViewer can be used independently, its true potential is revealed when integrated with existing systems. The solution seamlessly integrates with:

Enterprise systems

  • PLM: Teamcenter, Aras, 3DExperience, CimDatabase, ProFile, SAP, SmarTeam
  • Product configurators: real-time customization
  • After-sales solutions: interactive technical documentation

Specialized applications

  • Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI): visualization on equipment
  • Customer portals: secure access to technical data
  • Mobile applications: field support and maintenance

Integration is facilitated by a complete API allowing developers to quickly incorporate 3D visualization capabilities into their existing applications, with detailed documentation and source code examples available.

Security and Data Protection

In a context where intellectual property protection becomes paramount, 3DViewStation WebViewer offers advanced security features:

No geometry transfer

Unlike other solutions, no 3D data is transmitted to client devices, thus eliminating the risk of unauthorized extraction.

Built-in IP protection

Additional know-how protection functions to secure sensitive CAD models.

Flexible deployment

Possibility to host the server in the cloud or on proprietary servers (on-premises), according to security requirements.

Access control

Integration with existing authentication systems for fine-grained authorization management.

These security measures allow companies to share their sensitive CAD data with partners, suppliers, and customers without compromising their intellectual property, thus facilitating external collaboration while maintaining control over critical technical information.

Digital Transformation of CAD Visualization

3DViewStation WebViewer represents a significant advancement in democratizing access to CAD data within industrial organizations. By combining exceptional performance, ease of use, and enhanced security, this solution addresses the modern challenges of technical visualization in an increasingly distributed and mobile environment.

Whether for collaborative engineering, assisted maintenance, technical training, or customer support, 3DViewStation WebViewer offers universal access to 3D CAD data without the traditional constraints of installation and compatibility. This "visualization without borders" approach constitutes a strategic lever for companies engaged in an ambitious digital transformation of their industrial processes.

Scenario - 3DViewStation

input

3D CAD Importer

  • 3D Manufacturing Format (3MF)
  • 3D-PDF (PRC, U3D)
  • 3DVS/3DVSXML
  • ACIS
  • Autodesk 3DStudio (3DS)
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Drawing (DWF, DXF)
  • Autodesk Design Web Format (DWF, DWFX)
  • Autodesk INVENTOR (IPT, IAM)
  • Autodesk Navisworks (NWD)
  • Autodesk REVIT (RVT, RFA)
  • Aveva (RVM)
  • Bentley Microstation (DGN)
  • CGR
  • CATIA V4
  • CATIA V5
  • CATIA V6 / 3DExperience (3DXML)
  • COLLADA
  • CPIXML
  • CREO (Pro/E)
  • FilmBox (FBX)
  • GLTF, GLB
  • I-DEAS
  • IGES
  • IFC
  • JT Open
  • LIDAR Point Cloud Data File
  • MineCraft
  • NX Siemens
  • PARASOLID
  • PLMXML
  • PRC
  • PRO/Engineer
  • RHINO
  • SOLID EDGE
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • STEP AP203/AP214/AP242
  • STL
  • USD
  • VDA-FS
  • VRML
  • Wavefront (OBJ)

2D Advanced Importer

  • Catia V4 Drawing
  • Catia V5 Drawing
  • Catia V6 Drawing
  • Creo & ProE Drawing
  • NX Drawing
  • Solid Edge Drawing
  • SolidWorks Drawing

2D Basic Importer

  • 2D_PDF
  • AutoDesk Design Web (DWF)
  • Autodesk Drawing (DXF, DWG)
  • MicroStation (DGN)
  • CGM
  • SVG
  • Gerber (GER)
  • BMP
  • CALS (MIL)
  • GERBER
  • GIF
  • HPGL (PLT)
  • HPGL/2 (PLT)
  • JPEG / JPEG2000
  • Microsoft EXCEL
  • Microsoft POWERPOINT
  • Microsoft WORD
  • Open Office
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • BMP
  • WebP
 

output

3D CAD Export

  • 3D-PDF (PRC, U3D)
  • 3D Manufacturing Format (3MF)
  • 3DViewStation (3DVS, VSXML)
  • ACIS
  • FilmBox (FBX)
  • GLTF, GLB
  • IFC
  • IGES
  • JT
  • Minecraft
  • PARASOLID
  • PRC
  • STEP
  • STL
  • VRML
  • Wavefront OBJ

2D Export

  • 3DVS
  • BMP
  • DXF
  • CGM
  • JPG
  • PDF
  • PNG
  • SVG
  • WMF

features

Viewer features

  • Very, very fast viewing
  • Open, view and annotate CAD file with no CAD license
  • Support Part, assembly and drawing
  • Support Virtual CAD assemblies
  • Support Tessellated, BREP and PMI
  • Search and filter
  • Measure & dimension
  • Transform & explode
  • Calculate Volume, surface, thickness, draft angle, ...
  • Feature recognition (Axes, holes ...)
  • Section, Compare, Clash detection
  • Simplification, Alienation, IP Protection
  • Merge several CAD format in one environment, DMU
  • Annotation, Views management, exploded views, BOM, layout
  • Export to neutral CAD formats
  • Rich APIs for integration, hyperlinking

configuration

Configuration

  • Floating or stand-alone license
  • Desktop : Single or all importers
  • Optional module :
    Advanced analysis,
    Feature recognition,
    Technical documentation,
    3D Export,
    2D advanced drawing import,
    IP Protection
  • WebViewer per concurrent sessions or per core
  • VR device : all compatible with Steam VR (HTC Vive, Lenovo Explorer,...)
  • Automation server incl. all importers and export formats
  • see more

 

Platform

  • Desktop & VR : Windows 64
  • Webviewer : All OS (client)