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iXVL View Operation Manual
iXVL View Ver. 2.0
Operation Manual
Functions and Operations of iXVL View
November 2012
Lattice Technology Co.,Ltd.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 iXVL View overview and purpose of operation manual ........................................... 3
1.2 System requirements ............................................................................................... 3
1.3 Sample data ............................................................................................................. 3
2 Major Functions ........................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Major functions of iXVL View ................................................................................... 3
2.2 Restrictions .............................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Known issues ........................................................................................................... 4
3 How to operate iXVL View ........................................................................................... 5
3.1 XVL file copy ............................................................................................................ 5
3.2 File list operation ...................................................................................................... 7
3.3 File download and link saving from Web Pages ...................................................... 8
3.4 3D view window operation ...................................................................................... 11
4 FAQ and Inquiry ......................................................................................................... 13
4.1 FAQ ........................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Inquiry .................................................................................................................... 14
5 Release Information .................................................................................................. 14
6 Copyrights .................................................................................................................. 15
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1 Introduction
1.1 iXVL View overview and purpose of operation manual iXVL View is an application for browsing XVL files on iPad / iPhone. This is provided
free of charge in the App Store of Apple Inc. This document introduces the main
functions and how to operate iXVL View. The pictures used in this manual are mainly
iPad’s, but the operation is similar on the iPhone.
1.2 System requirements ・ OS: iOS 4 (4.3 or later), iOS 5, iOS 6
・ Device: iPad, iPad 2, New iPad (3rd generation) , iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Touch (4th generation) , iPod Touch (5th generation)
1.3 Sample data The sample files used in this document are included with iXVL View and they will be
installed during the application installation. You can also download them and other
samples from the iXVL product information site:
http://www.lattice3d.com/products/ixvl/index.html
2 Major Functions
2.1 Major functions of iXVL View iXVL View is an iPad / iPhone application for browsing light-weight XVL files. You
can browse 3D XVL data converted from major 3D CAD systems. On the iPad /
iPhone, you can translate, rotate or zoom the data to change the viewpoint. iXVL
View enables easy and effective explanation or presentation of your products with 3D
models.
・ View XVL files created using XVL Studio or converted from CAD using XVL Converters. XVL files are typically less than 1% of the original CAD file size.
・ Easy, intuitive multi-touch operation to rotate, pan and zoom in/out (Drag to rotate, Two-finger drag to pan and pinch to zoom in/out).
・ Application includes icons to fit to screen, restore original viewpoint and select shaded or shaded with wire display mode.
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・ Easily copy files to your iPad using the iTunes file transfer function.
・ Download the sample files and save their URLs from Lattice Technology (http://www.lattice3d.com/products/ixvl/index.html).
・ List XVL files on your iPad / iPhone.
・ Delete XVL files by swiping the file name.
・ Five XVL sample files are included.
2.2 Restrictions
・ XVL assembly files with the extension xv0 and encrypted XVL files cannot be shown.
・ Signed XVL files can be imported but the signatures are not shown.
・ Notes and dimensions are not shown.
・ The initial background color, visibility, layout and viewpoint saved in XVL files are applied to iXVL View.
・ Some very large XVL files may not show correctly in iXVL View. Such files may cause iXVL View to close because of insufficient memory or the shape
may not be shown correctly.
・ Data from V-XVL Ver. 5 and Ver. 7 cannot be read.
・ Texture images can be used only if they are embedded in data files.
・ If Web files are opened in iXVL View immediately after the iPad is turned on, the error message “No Internet connection” (on iOS4 only) appears. The files
can be opened after accessing to the Internet in Safari or other applications.
・ Fonts unavailable on the iPad or iPhone are not displayed.
2.3 Known issues
・ Environmental texture mapping is disabled.
・ XVL data signed as browsable and measurable cannot be read.
・ Repeated file reading may cause a black screen or corrupt the display.
・ Japanese characters may not be displayed correctly in environments where languages other than Japanese and English are used.
・ Swiping with three or more fingers to operate models may cause them to be hidden on the screen.
・ The display of the elements listed below is different from that in XVL Studio and XVL Player.
Rims of notes and trace lines
Infinite lines, infinite points, user coordinate systems
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Trace line types
Edges, wireframes, markups, bounding boxes with the same black or
white status as the view background
Parts to which transparent textures are set
・ There are black areas at the top and bottom of the screen with iPhone 5 and iPod Touch (5th generation).
3 How to operate iXVL View
3.1 XVL file copy
XVL files are copied to the iXVL View file list by using the file sharing function of
iTunes.
Connect the iPad / iPhone with the PC where iTunes has been installed using a USB
cable, and iTunes will start. Select the iPad / iPhone device from the iTunes screen.
Select “App” and scroll down the pane to show “File sharing.”
1. Select a
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From the “App” list, select “iXVL View.” To add XVL files, drag and drop XVL files to
the “iXVL View document” section.
In the “iXVL View document” section, the files can be deleted or renamed and files in
iPad / iPhone can be saved in the PC.
1. Select “iXVL
2. Scroll
1. Select
T o y T r a c t o r . x v 2
2. Drag and drop an XVL file to here.
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After XVL file copy finishes, you may terminate iTunes and disconnect the iPad /
iPhone.
3.2 File list operation
Tap the iXVL View icon on iPad / iPhone. As iXVL View starts, the file list will be
shown.
Tapping a file name opens the file to browse it.
Tapping shown in the top right of the title bar opens the information dialog, in
which the iXVL View version can be confirmed. Tapping the “lattice3d.com” button
opens the iXVL information page.
If you swipe a file (set your finger on a file and slide it horizontally on the screen), the
“Delete” button appears to delete the selected file from iPad / iPhone.
Information dialog:
Confirming the application information.
Tap a file: Browsing the selected XVL
1. Swipe the file to be
2. Tap
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※ File deletion cannot be undone. If you have deleted a sample file and want to replace it, download it from the iXVL information site
(http://www.lattice3d.com/products/ixvl/index.html) and copy the file to
iXVL View as described in section 3.1 or in section 3.3.
3.3 File download and link saving from Web Pages Download sample files or save the URL of those files in Lattice Technology web site.
Tapping shown in the top right of the title bar opens the information dialog.
Then the web browser appears and shows Lattice Technology web site. Tapping the
link of XVL files, the following dialog appears.
If you want to view the latest file via Wifi network, “Add as a link” is recommended. If
you take your iPad to somewhere where you can’t use a Wifi network, but would like to
show 3D files with iXVL View, “Download” is recommended.
Open Web Browser
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Selecting “Add as a link”, the file name and its URL are saved and then appear on file
list. On the file list, the file name is shown in blue with the URL.
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Selecting “Download”, the file has downloaded and saved on your iPad / iPhone with
the URL. On the file list, the file name is shown in black with the URL.
If you don’t want to “add as a link” or “download”, tap the outside of the dialog. (With
iPhone, “Cancel” button appears and tap it.)
hen using “Download” and both the XVL file and URL are saved, tapping ,
the files are automatically replaced with the latest files on that web site. It is useful
when you need to update the files when connected to a network and then display the
files in an area when not connected.
※ With iXVL View, download and link saving is available only on following
Downloaded file
Added as a link
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Lattice Technology’s web site.
http://www.lattice3d.com
http://www.lattice.co.jp
http://www.xvl3d.com
3.4 3D view window operation
Tapping a file as described in 3.2 opens the 3D view window. The XVL file can be
browsed in the window by using the operations listed below:
3D model operation
Zoom : Pinch the model in/out.
Translation : Drag the model with two fingers.
3D rotation : Drag the model.
2D rotation : Drag the area outside the white circle shown in the window.
To 3D-rotate the model, drag the
area inside the white circle
shown in the window.
Zoom: Pinch in/out.
Pan: Drag with two
To 2D-rotate the model, drag the
area outside the white circle
shown in the window.
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The 3D view window appears as shown below. Use the icons to browse the model.
Shows the current file
Goes back to the file
Opens the information
Resets the
Fits the entire 3D model to the
Switches the display mode between “Shaded” and “Wireframe+Shaded.”
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・ External Link If a link is set to assemblies, parts or notes, tapping these elements opens Safari
and shows the link destination. If the destination is an XVL file, tapping an
element does not cause Safari to open.
If the iXVL View screen does not appear when Safari opens, swipe the window with
four or five fingers to return to the iXVL View screen. This function is available if
[Multitasking Gestures] on the [General] tab of the setting application is checked.
・ Specifying the center of view rotation Long-touching a point with a finger moves the screen center to the point. After
that, 3D models are rotated with the center lying on this point.
4 FAQ and Inquiry
4.1 FAQ
What size XVL file can be read? XVL files up to approximately 15MB in size can be opened and viewed on iPad 2.
Actual performance may vary depending on the features of the model and the spec of
devices. Typically, 15MB XVL files can represent a CAD file of approximately 1GB or
larger.
Although the XVL file was copied by iTunes, it is not displayed on the iXVL View file list.
Only XVL files with the extension .xv2 and .xv3 are supported by iXVL View. .xv2
and .xv3 is the extension used by P-XVL / V-XVL / U-XVL files. .xv0 files must be
converted to .xv2 or .xv3 before viewing with iXVL View.
iXVL View fails to open the file. This may occur when the XVL file is too large to process. If you encounter this, we
recommend using XVL Studio to create smaller files (e.g. sub-assemblies) from the
larger file.
Although I was able to open the file, not all of the data is displayed. This may occur in XVL files including a shape with an extremely large amount of
display polygons. There is not solution at this time and we recommend using CAD
system or XVL Studio to divide the model into smaller segments.
Is technical support available?
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Telephone support is not available for the free iXVL View product. You can submit
support requests via email and tell us your opinion via the Lattice Technology
website. http://www.lattice3d.com/support/support_request.htm
Are there any plans to add more features/function to iXVL View? This is the first release of iXVL View and there are plans for future updates. We will
announce updates via our website when they are
available. http://www.lattice3d.com/products/ixvl/index.html
Are there any plans to support other mobile devices (Android, etc.)? We are looking at the possibility of developing other versions of iXVL View.
Additionally, with XVL Studio 10.1 (English version available Dec 2011) it will be
possible to save data in an HTML5 compatible form. This will allow 3D data to be
viewed in any environment that supports HTML5 (Windows, Android, iPhone etc.).
Please look for details at www.lattice3d.com
After the Update to iOS 5, default sample files are not opened. Uninstall iXVL View and install it again.
4.2 Inquiry
If you have any issue or inquiry related with iXVL products, you can submit support
requests via email and tell us your opinion via the Lattice Technology website.
Lattice Technology Website www.lattice3d.com
5 Release Information July 27, 2012 iXVL View Ver. 2.0
・ Enabled external linking.
・ Enabled specification of the center for view rotation.
March 23 2012 iXVL View Ver. 1.2
・ Reflect “Display view with its upper direction fixed” set by Studio.
・ Bug fixed.
November 30 2011 iXVL View Ver. 1.1
・ Available on iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch (4th Generation)
・ Available P-XVL files.
・ Added the function to download and save link of sample files on Lattice Technology web site.
・ Added the function to refresh the downloaded files.
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・ Available mipmap.
・ Bug fixed.
September 30 2011 iXVL View Ver. 1.0
・ First release.
6 Copyrights iXVL View Ver. 2.0 Copyright (C) 2012 Lattice Technology Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved. iXVL View Ver. 1.2
Copyright (C) 2011 Lattice Technology Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved.
iXVL Kernel Ver. 7.4a
Copyright (C) 1998-2011 Lattice Technology Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved.
Zlib version 1.1.3
Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler.
All rights reserved.
The Independent JPEG Group's JPEG software release 6b
Copyright (C) 1991-1998, Thomas G. Lane. All rights reserved.
Libpng version 1.2.6 - August 15, 2004
Copyright (c) 1998-2004 Glenn Randers-Pehrson
Copyright (c) 1996-1997 Andreas Dilger
Copyright (c) 1995-1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc.
Libtiff version 3.5.7
Copyright (c) 1988-1997 Sam Leffler
Copyright (c) 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and
its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided
that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in
all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names
of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or
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publicity relating to the software without the specific, prior written
permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR
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DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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