While the stubborn tradition of paper has prevented technical documents from enjoying the savings of the digital age, the move to electronic 3D documents can be quick when the data already exists in your Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. When an embedded system is produced using PLM technology, all the information is available to create multimedia manuals that illustrate how to, for example, remove an RF module from a missile. Leveraging digital assets can reap large benefits in transforming technical documents and eliminating trial and error, streamlining the manufacturing process, and making electronic collaboration more efficient.