An Evaluation of Internet-Based CAD Collaboration Tools

Due to the now widespread use of the Internet, most companies now require computer aided design (CAD) tools that support distributed collaborative design on the Internet. Such CAD tools should enable designers to share product models, as well as related data, from geographically distant locations. H...

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Published in:The Journal of technology studies 2004-04, Vol.30 (2), p.79-85
Main Authors: Smith, Shana Shiang-Fong, Lee, Shu-Ling
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication Problems
Computer Assisted Design
Computer Mediated Communication
Computer Security
Computer System Design
Computers
Cooperation
Distance Education
Intellectual Property
Internet
Manufacturing
Outcomes of Education
Vendors
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Summary:Due to the now widespread use of the Internet, most companies now require computer aided design (CAD) tools that support distributed collaborative design on the Internet. Such CAD tools should enable designers to share product models, as well as related data, from geographically distant locations. However, integrated collaborative design capability over the Internet has not fully matured. For example, Potter (1997a) found that security and authentication are still major concerns when transferring CAD files over the Internet. Designers or companies need to protect intellectual property. This article determines the Internet-based collaborative design capabilities available in modern CAD tools, outlines the major problems that still need to be addressed (e.g., version control, data translation and repair, and security and legitimacy issues), and recommends directions for future research. (Contains 2 tables.)
ISSN:1071-6084
1541-9258
DOI:10.21061/jots.v30i2.a.3