PTC's Service Lifecycle Management Product — Arbortext
Arbortext is a structured authoring and technical publishing solution for creating, managing and delivering complex engineering and service documentation — from CAD-illustrated maintenance manuals to standards-compliant defence and aerospace publications.
Features
Robust XML Authoring
Create structured, standards-compliant content with powerful XML editing tools for consistent, reusable documentation.
Compliance and Standards-Ready
Excel in topic-based authoring with DITA, and large-scale aerospace and defense projects with S1000D.
Style Sheet Creation
Design and manage stylesheets to control the look and feel of published content across multiple formats.
Advanced Layout Development
Build complex, professional layouts for print and digital outputs with precise control over formatting and structure.
CAD-Based 3D Illustration
Integrate 3D CAD models directly into documentation for interactive, visual-rich technical content.
2D Technical Drawing
Incorporate detailed 2D illustrations to enhance clarity and accuracy in technical documents.
Component-Based Content Management
Manage content as modular components for easy reuse, updates and consistency across documents.
Multiformat Publishing
Publish content in multiple formats — PDF, HTML, mobile and more — from a single source.
Service Bill of Materials
Link service documentation to product configurations using accurate, up-to-date service BOMs.
Capabilities
01. Service Parts Information
Get the right parts to the right place at the right time while minimizing inventory costs.
02. Service Parts Management
Tools to help you create, manage and deliver accurate technical documentation to your service organization.
03. Connected Field Service
Gather real-time utilization data from connected products to predict and prevent downtime.
