3D Manual - The new FFR MKIII manual might be digital !

[Cobra4Me]

The SOFAST company and car is featured in this News piece:
The Alion 3D iManual™ to get all of the info click on the link and watch the presentation !
This is great news for those that complain about the current manual, I do hope that FFR implements this 3D manual for their MKIII.

from the Alion Website:

"Alion Introduces Interactive 3D Assembly Manuals at 2003 SEMA Show: 3D iManual™replaces paper manuals, runs on most PCs, laptops, tablets

November 04, 2003—LAS VEGAS, NV—Alion Science and Technology, a 100% employee-owned research and development company, announced the launch of 3D iManual, an electronic assembly and maintenance manual with an interactive, 3D interface designed to replace obsolete paper manuals. Alion engineers are providing live demonstrations of the new product at the annual SEMA Show—the premier automotive specialty products trade event—in Las Vegas, NV, from November 4 to 7.

The 3D iManual’s highly realistic simulations create a better user experience than paper manuals, which can improve customer satisfaction and reduce demands for technical support. Users can virtually rotate, assemble, and disassemble a vehicle or subassembly part-by-part. Interactive functions allow users to link to documents, Web sites, and animations. The 3D iManual runs on most standard PCs, laptops, and tablets, allowing real-time access to information for business decision making—even from beneath the vehicle.

According to John Otjen, Alion Group Senior Vice President, a major advantage of the 3D iManual is its versatility. “Whether your customer is assembling a replica car or maintaining a fighter jet, the 3D iManual lets mechanics of every skill level understand the job clearly, before they pick up their tools. That means better results and fewer help desk calls,” Otjen said. He added that the 3D iManual can link to a database in real time, for quicker, more accurate parts ordering.

Alion and partner NGRAIN Corporation are creating a 3D iManual for a Cobra GT-inspired Roadster from custom auto kit manufacturer Factory Five Racing. This solution, marking the first commercially available version of the product, can integrate directly into a Microsoft Office 2003 document. NGRAIN’s imaging technology, which is integral to the 3D iManual, was introduced last month as one of the first products certified for Microsoft Office 2003.

David Smith, president of Factory Five Racing, said that the 3D iManual gives his company a competitive advantage. “We want our customers to have a better experience than with any other kit. With the 3D iManual, our customers can enjoy building their cars, and we can keep our support costs under control.”

The Alion 3D iManual is a customized solution that can be produced quickly using existing or new CAD and 3D images. "