3D Product CAD Software and Tools 2

Question 1

What is 'parametric constraint' in CAD sketches?

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A rule (dimension or geometric relation) that fixes the size or position of sketch elements

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A limit on the number of features allowed in a model

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A rendering quality setting

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A file size restriction for cloud storage

Question 2

What is a 'configuration' in SolidWorks and how is it used in product design?

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A variant of a part or assembly with different dimensions or features stored within a single file

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A rendering preset for different lighting setups

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A saved camera view for design reviews

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A material library preset

Question 3

What is a 'design table' in parametric CAD software?

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A spreadsheet embedded in the CAD file that drives multiple configurations by defining dimension values

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A furniture design module

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A comparison table of material properties

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An assembly bill of materials

Question 4

What is 'top-down design' in CAD assembly modeling?

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Designing parts within the context of the assembly so components reference each other's geometry

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Starting with the highest-level components before adding detail

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A design process beginning with market research

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Modeling from the top surface of a product downward

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'drawing' document in SolidWorks or similar CAD software?

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To create 2D orthographic projections with dimensions and GD&T for manufacturing communication

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To create a 3D rendered image of the model

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To export the model to STL for printing

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To write assembly instructions in text

Question 6

What is 'PDM' (Product Data Management) software used for in professional product design teams?

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Managing CAD file versions, access control, and revision history across a design team

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Generating product marketing data

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Running FEA simulations on large assemblies

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Managing supplier invoices