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Even after a shape model is created, some design change or examination of various alternative ideas could be necessary.
It is parametric modeling to facilitate these jobs. The user is only asked to directly
change interested parameters or dimensions. Then, the system automatically reconstruct
the shape model so that revised shape model becomes completely consistent with
specified parameter or dimension changes. Specific CADCEUS feature of reconstruction
is that it is capable of minimum reconstruction. The system automatically judges what
portion of the shape model should be reconstructed according to specified parameter or
dimension changes. Full reconstruction is very rare. This feature is extremely helpful
for minimizing reconstruction time when the shape model is very large and complicated. |