Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) allows for a 3-dimensional (3D) representation of the physical components in a design.

Image of the Spacecraft OpenMETA project and the resulting 3D CAD assembly

OpenMETA has generic support for integrating CAD tools. This support allows for OpenMETA components to reference CAD part and assembly files and to expose parameters, CAD datums, and features of those parts and assemblies. Exposed CAD datums can then be used to compose CAD assemblies.

Sections

• Conceptual Overview
  • Concepts for Construction and Composition
  • Example
• Working with CAD Models
  • Constraint Methodology
  • Preparing CAD Files
  • Component Authoring Tool
  • CAD Models
  • Connectors
  • Composing Assemblies
  • Examples
• Metalink
  • Requirements