Modern Graphics Communication, 5th Edition

Chapter Five. Modeling and Design

OBJECTIVES

After studying the material in this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Describe modeling methods available to represent your design.

2. List model qualities that can help you select among them.

3. Describe how models can be used in refining designs.

4. Describe which modeling method contains the most information about a design.

5. Describe how a constraint-based modeler differs from a traditional solid modeler.

6. Define design intent and how it is reflected in a constraint-based model.

7. Define the basic functions of a constraint-based modeler.

8. Identify the role of a base feature.

9. Identify constraint relationships and driving dimensions.

Refer to the following standards:

• ANSI/ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices ...