Using a Context-based Inference Approach to Capture Design Intent from Legacy CAD

There exist numerous design intent systems that convert captured information into structured design intent while providing intent representation and retrieval. These systems woefully neglect the design intent that is present in legacy CAD such as 2D drawings and 3D models. We address the issues that...

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Published in:Computer-aided design and applications 2006-01, Vol.3 (1-4), p.269-278
Main Authors: Iyer, Ganeshram R., Mills, John J., Barber, Sharon, Devarajan, Venkat, Maitra, Saurabh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
context
design intent
inference system
legacy CAD
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Summary:There exist numerous design intent systems that convert captured information into structured design intent while providing intent representation and retrieval. These systems woefully neglect the design intent that is present in legacy CAD such as 2D drawings and 3D models. We address the issues that arise when dealing with the capture, representation and retrieval of design intent from the legacy CAD data. A definition for design intent in the CAD domain is presented which forms the basis of the proposed approach. The approach uses a unique context-based inference system to capture design intent from legacy CAD data. A brief explanation of context is provided along with the advantages of using context for this task. The need and use of an inference system is detailed. Additionally a prototype system is implemented to address these issues from a software system point of view.
ISSN:1686-4360
1686-4360
DOI:10.1080/16864360.2006.10738464