The Client CAD Review Bottleneck
Your engineering team finishes a mechanical design. You want the client, executive board, or safety auditor to review the 3D part alongside the engineering requirements.
What happens?
- They don't have AutoCAD or SolidWorks installed.
- Web portals require complex logins and high cloud rendering fees.
- You are forced to paste flat 2D screenshots into a PDF.
The Engineering Showdown: Heavy CAD vs .ldocx
| Workflow Metric | Heavy CAD (DWG/STEP) | Living Document (.ldocx) |
|---|---|---|
| Viewer Install Size | 10 GB - 15 GB | 3.7 MB Standalone Native Executable |
| Client License Cost | $1,500 - $4,000 / year | 100% Free & Open-Source |
| Documentation Context | Separated text reports | 3D model embedded inside the specification |
| Mobile & Tablet | Clunky or unsupported | Native touch-optimized iOS & Linux app |
| Inspection Controls | Steep learning curve | Natural touch/mouse orbit, pan, & explode |
Put 3D Models in Your Reports Today
- 📦 Download Free Viewers: GitHub Release v2.5.0
- 💻 Embed with Node.js:
npm install ldoc-sdk
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