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How to Choose a CAD System – Built in Applications
We're reviewing an article written by Stephen Wolfe on How to Choose a CAD System. Since a lot has changed since the article was first published, we're noting what's still of value as well as bringing in new information. For the original article, click here. Here's...
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How to Choose a CAD System: Reliability and Stability
We're reviewing an article written by Stephen Wolfe on How to Choose a CAD System. Since a lot has changed since the article was first published, we're noting what's still of value as well as bringing in new information. For the original article and Stephen's list,...
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How to Choose a CAD System: Drafting Tools
We're reviewing an article written by Stephen Wolfe on How to Choose a CAD System. Since a lot has changed since the article was first published, we're noting what's still of value as well as bringing in new information. For the original article and Stephen's list,...
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How to Choose a CAD System: Compatibility
We're reviewing an article written by Stephen Wolfe on How to Choose a CAD System. Since a lot has changed since the article was first published, we're noting what's still of value as well as bringing in new information. For the first in this series, click here....
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How to Choose a CAD System
Engineering.com recently circulated the article 'How to choose a CAD system', penned by L. Stephen Wolfe, who was the primary force behind The CAD Report for over 20 years (The CAD Report was 'the' CAD resource during the 90's that commented on the state of the MCAD...
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How to View CAD PMI
Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) refers to metadata such as GD&T, dimensions and notes in the context of a 3D CAD model. PMI is a key component to MBD, or Model Based Design. It benefits design and engineering practices by tying the model metadata to the...
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Missing CAD Data
'Missing CAD Data' summarizes the many reasons you may not be able to find your CAD data. If you need more information on any of these areas, see the links and embedded videos at the end of each section. Empty Assemblies - CAD assemblies typically need parts in order...
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Exporting PMI to 3D PDF
Exporting PMI to 3D PDF Exporting PMI to 3D PDF is a simple matter of choosing the PMI views you want to export, and clicking the Export Views To File button. The ability to export CAD views, along with associated PMI, makes communicating with internal and external...
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Benefits of PMI and MBD
Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) refers to metadata such as GD&T, dimensions and notes in the context of a 3D CAD model. Model Based Definition refers to the practice of using 3D CAD models, in association with PMI to define parts and assemblies without...
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Brep vs Visrep Models
What are the advantages of Brep vs Visrep models, and how do you tell them apart? Brep Models Brep refers to Boundary Representation. As the name suggests, the boundary between solid and non-solid geometry is in view here, the solid geometry being a collection of...
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