CAD Workflow and Productivity Flashcards
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What is the purpose of 'named views' or 'saved views' in a CAD model?
Answer: To store camera positions and orientations for quick return to frequently used viewpoints
Named views save specific orientations, zoom levels, and visual states so designers can instantly return to important perspectives without manually repositioning the camera.
In a CAD bill of materials (BOM), what does the quantity column represent?
Answer: The number of times a component appears in the assembly
The quantity column lists how many instances of each part or sub-assembly are required to build one complete assembly, driving procurement and manufacturing.
What does 'design intent' mean in the context of parametric CAD modeling?
Answer: The strategy behind how a model is built so it updates correctly when parameters change
Design intent refers to building features and constraints in a way that reflects how the part should behave when dimensions or geometry change, ensuring predictable model updates.
What is the advantage of using a 'Smart Dimension' tool compared to manual dimension entry?
Answer: It measures existing geometry and creates parametric dimensions that update the model when changed
Smart Dimension reads actual geometric values and creates associative, parametric dimensions that both document the design and drive the model shape bidirectionally.
In CAD project management, what is a 'drawing package' or 'drawing set'?
Answer: A complete set of drawings required to manufacture, assemble, or construct a product or structure
A drawing package includes all detail drawings, assembly drawings, and supporting documents needed by manufacturing or construction to build the design.
What does 'associativity' mean between a CAD model and its engineering drawing?
Answer: Changes to the 3D model automatically propagate to dimensions and views in the linked 2D drawing
Associativity means the 2D drawing views and dimensions are linked to the 3D model, so any geometry change updates the drawing automatically without manual re-dimensioning.