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Parametric Modeling Files/Modes
Part – used to create individual parts
made of the same material
Drawing – used to create 2D drawings
from a 3D model
Assembly – used to link multiple parts
into assemblies or sub-assemblies
Presentation – used to create exploded
assembly drawings and parts list


Concurrent Engineering


Model Data Associativity
Associativity refers to links set up
between the 3D CAD database and
supporting applications
Changes in model reflected in supporting
applications
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Unidirectional  change in model reflected
in support application, but not vice versa
Bidirectional  changes in either model or
support application data will affect the other

Documentation Drawings
2D drawings derived from 3D model
Model-drawing link can either be:
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unidirectional (change model  drawing
changes)
bidirectional (change drawing  model
changes, and vice versa)


Drawing Views
Base view (usually Front)
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Set scale

Other views derived from base view
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Dependent on base view

Views include principal, isometric,
auxiliary, section views

Drawing Annotation
Parametric (model) dimensions can be
displayed
Can also add nonparametric (reference)
dimensions
Change parametric dimension on
drawing  model geometry changes (if
bidirectional)


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