ProSTEP iViP’s project group “Collaborative Product Visualization” had the simplification of product data exchange via harmonization of the visualization data exchange as aim. This project final report addresses the non-technical lessons learned as well as the issues. Technical issues are addressed in the recommendation proposal; financial issues are addressed in the project plan.

In this document the project course is reflected. The done work packages are reflected shortly. Parallel developments like the presentation of new visualization file formats or publication of related recommendation during project time are mentioned.

The course of the project didn’t work out as originally planned. Some distinctive points are discussed, mostly concerning the small number and slow progress of pilots. It’s important to mention that there were only few and slow pilots.

An outlook gives some notes and information which should be regarded on a successor project.