Start from the manual
Upload PDF reference material. AI identifies grounded steps and gaps, then prepares an editable draft for review.
3D work-instruction authoring
Turn supported 3D models into review-ready work instructions
TwinWorks gives authors a product twin for sequencing part states, highlights, annotations, and camera views. AI can separately prepare a review-ready procedure draft from uploaded PDF manuals. The current workflow does not automatically generate steps from CAD.
Bring one PDF manual, one supported 3D model, and a procedure your team knows. We will test the real authoring workflow together.
One authoring environment
Use each source for what it actually knows
A 3D model can show geometry, hierarchy, and motion. A manual contains the documented intent, warnings, tools, and task sequence. TwinWorks keeps those inputs distinct while giving authors one place to build an interactive instruction.
Bring in the product twin
Import a supported 3D model and use its parts to create visual states, highlights, annotations, and camera views.
Apply expert judgment
An author connects the technical instruction to the right visual action. Your team reviews the result before release.
Supported 3D inputs
A precise format list, not an “everything” promise
Use these verified inputs to scope a pilot. For any format outside this list, validate the source before planning the workflow.
| Input | Current status | Use in the workflow |
|---|---|---|
| OBJ and FBX | Supported | Import 3D geometry for visual procedure authoring. |
| GLB | Supported | Import a self-contained binary 3D asset. |
| GLTF | Supported when self-contained | Import a self-contained file, or use a ZIP package when companion files are required. |
| USDZ | Supported | Import a packaged 3D asset for visual authoring. |
| STEP and STP | Beta | Convert and import a part or product structure for evaluation. |
| ZIP package | Supported for defined cases | Use for STEP assemblies or GLTF companion files. |
A deliberate workflow
Move from source files to an expert-reviewed instruction
The automation prepares useful starting material. The author remains responsible for joining the documented task to the correct product behavior.
- Upload the manualProvide the PDF that contains the task sequence and technical context.
- Prepare the draftAI prepares source-grounded steps and identifies gaps for expert review.
- Import the modelBring in one of the supported 3D formats; treat STEP and STP as beta.
- Author the visualsConnect parts, states, highlights, annotations, and views to the relevant steps.
- Review and releaseHave the responsible team verify the technical content before operators use it.
From assembly hierarchy to evidence
Carry the visual instruction from authoring to execution
The imported model structure gives an author an assembly hierarchy to navigate. Once the procedure has been reviewed, teams can publish the interactive guidance for operators and capture execution evidence for quality review.
Reporting boundary. Execution records support quality review; they are not presented here as verified operator identity or proof of the exact instruction revision used.
- Navigate the hierarchy: find the relevant model parts and connect them to procedure steps.
- Author part states: control visibility, position, rotation, highlights, annotations, and camera views.
- Publish the guidance: deliver an interactive, step-by-step procedure after your team reviews it.
- Capture evidence: record step status, duration, comments, serial and operator fields, ratings, and optional photos.
- Export reports: prepare execution reports in PDF, Word, or Excel formats.
The current boundary
The model does not write the procedure
TwinWorks does not currently auto-generate work-instruction steps from CAD. The AI drafting workflow is grounded in uploaded PDF manuals; the 3D workflow gives authors the visual building blocks for an interactive procedure.
- AI assists: prepare a review-ready draft from reference PDFs.
- The model informs: supply parts and geometry for visual authoring.
- The author connects: choose the right product state and view for each instruction.
- The expert decides: review technical meaning and release readiness.
A useful first evaluation
Build one instruction your team can judge
A focused working session makes the boundary and the value visible. Choose a known task rather than a showcase model, then compare the result with the way your team authors today.
Bring
One PDF manual, one supported 3D model, and a short task with a known correct sequence.
Build
Prepare the draft, import the model, and author the visual states needed for the task.
Measure
Compare authoring effort, visual clarity, missing source information, and expert review time.
Continue the evaluation
Connect visual authoring to the wider documentation workflow
CAD-to-work-instructions FAQ
What does CAD to work instructions mean in TwinWorks?
It means importing a supported 3D model into a product twin, then using the model to author interactive visual procedure steps. The current workflow does not automatically generate steps from CAD.
Which 3D file formats can TwinWorks import?
TwinWorks supports OBJ, FBX, GLB, self-contained GLTF, and USDZ. STEP and STP import is in beta. ZIP packages are supported for STEP assemblies and GLTF companion files.
How does AI help create work instructions?
AI prepares a review-ready procedure draft grounded in uploaded PDF manuals. An author can then connect that draft to imported 3D content, add visual actions and views, and prepare the instruction for expert review.
Does TwinWorks approve work instructions automatically?
No. AI suggestions remain editable, and your team remains responsible for technical review and release.
See the workflow on documentation your team already knows
Bring one PDF manual and one supported 3D model. We will build a focused example, show the current product boundary, and define a credible next step.