ARBORTEXT

ARBORTEXT

ARBORTEXT

ARBORTEXT

ARBORTEXT

Automate Technical Publications for Faster, More Accurate Product and Service Information

Enterprise-Grade Technical Publication Software

Arbortext delivers an end-to-end solution for creating, managing, and publishing dynamic product and service documentation. From initial authoring to final delivery, Arbortext streamlines every stage of the process—helping you produce accurate, consistent, and visually engaging information. The result: faster turnaround, reduced costs, and a better experience for your customers.

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Real Benefits That Make an Impact

Tools That Accelerate Technical Publication Workflows

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Arbortext Editor:

Create and edit structured SGML and XML content in an intuitive interface designed for reuse and automated publishing.

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Arbortext Styler:

Define and manage stylesheets without coding, publishing to both print and digital formats effortlessly.

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Arbortext IsoDraw:

Convert CAD data into precise 2D and 3D illustrations for manuals, catalogs, and service instructions.

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Arbortext Publishing Engine:

Automate publishing across formats with high-quality layouts, personalized for different audiences.

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Arbortext Content Delivery:

Provide end users with fast, accurate access to service information, parts catalogs, and documentation through a scalable web portal.

 

Integration with Windchill:

Connect product engineering data directly to your publications for real-time accuracy and traceability.

How Arbortext Helps You Deliver Better Documentation

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Create

Author modular, reusable technical content and illustrations efficiently.

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Manage

Maintain content accuracy through a connected digital thread.

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Deliver

Publish to print, digital, and AR formats without manual rework.

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Let’s Streamline Your Technical Publications

Get accurate, compliant, and visually engaging product information into the hands of your customers faster than ever with PTC Arbortext. By connecting your teams to Arbortext, you can streamline content creation, ensure consistency across documentation, and deliver the right information at the right time.

EAC helps you maximize this value by guiding implementation, integration, and training—empowering your people to confidently use Arbortext, accelerate publishing, and improve customer experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions.

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What is Arbortext?

Arbortext is an end-to-end, dynamic publishing solution that streamlines how organizations create, manage, and deliver technical publications. The Digital Thread of dynamic data ensures end-to-end consistency by using the CAD Data and existing Bills of Materials from Engineering to create reusable content components, maintain them, and automatically publish up-to-date content across multiple audiences and formats.

What kind of publications can I create and publish with Arbortext?

You can create operator manuals, service documentation, part catalogs, interactive service manuals, installation guides, eLearning courseware, and more. 

Can Arbortext desktop publishing software products and tools be used independently?

Yes, utilize PTC’s Arbortext Suite of tools independently or together.

What is Arbortext Editor?

Arbortext Editor is a sophisticated toolset designed to help you create and edit documents in SGML and XML. Arbortext Editor’s familiar word-processing interface makes it easy for authors to create structured content for reuse and automated publishing.

Is Creo Illustrate compatible with Arbortext?

Yes, you can author in Arbortext IsoDraw or publish illustrated parts lists quickly using Arbortext Editor. You can also connect to PTC Windchill to manage illustration assets through a direct link to the Windchill server.