6.3 BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF CAD SYSTEMS

 

• A CAD System must,

- Allow a user to input geometry, and other information

- Provide methods for manipulating the geometry

- Provide for display output for the user

- Allow storage of the design in formats which can be used in other CAD and CAM packages

 

• There are other features of great value to a CAD system,

- Don’t forget the manuals, They can help get through the tough times. If not, you may spend a lot of money calling help lines.