Feature Model Visualization

Bronsvoort, Willem F.; Bidarra, Rafael; Noort, Alex

doi:10.1111/1467-8659.00624

Cited by 13 publications

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“…Previous work on feature-based CAD model structure visualization has been done by Bronsvoort et al [10]. While they describe separate visualization of geometry and structure of feature-based models, our technique is an as-is visualization of the data structure underlying the geometry of the CAD model, thus showing the structure of the CAD model in addition to its geometry with correct spatial orientation relationships between features and entities.…”

Section: Background/related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrating Multiple Engineering Resources in a Virtual Environment for Reverse Engineering Legacy Mechanical Parts

Musuvathy

Johnson

Germain

et al. 2005

Volume 3: 25th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Parts a and B

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Reverse engineering is a time-consuming and technically formidable process that is increasingly becoming an economic imperative due to replacement costs. The Multiple Engineering Resources aGent Environment (MERGE) system, introduced in this paper, is a new approach toward reverse engineering whose architecture and modules are driven specifically by the requirements of legacy engineering. Legacy engineering scenarios presume availability of multiple (possibly incomplete or inconsistent) sources of information, lack of digital descriptions of the parts, constrained time restrictions and need for significant domain knowledge expertise. The reverse engineering process must yield modern CAD models capable of driving state-of-the art CAM processes. The MERGE system aims at making the reverse engineering process more effective, using both intuitive interaction and visualization as key components, by enabling quick identification and resolution of inconsistencies among various resources in a unified environment. The MERGE system also aims at simplifying the reverse engineering process by integrating various computational agents to assist the reverse engineer in processing information and in creating the desired CAD models.

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Section: Background/related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrating Multiple Engineering Resources in a Virtual Environment for Reverse Engineering Legacy Mechanical Parts

Musuvathy

Johnson

Germain

et al. 2005

Volume 3: 25th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Parts a and B

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“…To show the feature model of the assembly design view, geometry cameras, relational graph cameras and hierarchical graph cameras may be created (Bronsvoort et al 2002).…”

Section: Assembly Design Viewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To show the shape of the form feature model of a part detail design view or a manufacturing planning view, geometry cameras are used that combine several visualisation techniques (Bronsvoort et al 2002). These cameras provide functional insight into the feature model by visualising all sorts of engineering information.…”

Section: Part Detail Design and Manufacturing Planning Viewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Product Development with Multiple-View Feature Modelling

Bronsvoort

Noort

Berg

et al. 2003

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Abstract:Multiple-view feature modelling can support applications from various phases of product development, by providing an own view on a product for each of these applications. Each view contains a feature model of the product specific for the application. Current approaches to mUltiple-view feature modelling only deal with form features. Hence, only the later product developments phases, in which the geometry has to be fully specified, are supported. In addition, they only deal with single parts, not with assemblies. A new approach to multiple-view feature modelling is presented here that overcomes these shortcomings. It supports conceptual design, assembly design, part detail design and part manufacturing planning, by providing a view for each of them. The views and the operations that can be applied on them, and the ways the views are kept consistent, are described.

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“…A geometry camera can use several line visualization and shading techniques, in various combinations [5]. It can provide insight into the feature model by visualizing all sorts of engineering information, e.g.…”

Section: Integrated Part and Assembly Modelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To visualize the feature model of the assembly design view, both geometry cameras and graph cameras can be used [5]. A geometry camera shows the reference geometry of a component with lines, and the form features of the connection features on the component with shaded faces (see Figure 2(a)).…”

Section: Integrated Part and Assembly Modelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Collaborative Framework for Integrated Part and Assembly Modeling

Bidarra¹,

Kranendonk²,

Noort³

et al. 2002

Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering

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An ideal product modeling system should support both part modeling and assembly modeling, instead of just either of them as is the case in most current CAD systems. A good basis for such integration is multiple-view feature modeling, as it allows focusing on different aspects of the product, while at the same time maintaining the consistency among all model views. This paper presents a framework that supports synchronous collaborative sessions via the Internet, among members of a distributed development team, with such a modeling system. The framework provides facilities for creating a hierarchical product structure, with single and compound components, and meanwhile assigning tasks to team members. The actual design of a single component is supported by a web-client specialized in part design, whereas the specification of assembly relations among components is supported by a web-client specialized in assembly design.All clients make use of the same server, which runs a multipleview feature modeling kernel and maintains the complete product model, guaranteeing the consistency between the part design and the assembly design views. In addition, the server keeps all clients up to date and manages all communication.

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Feature Model Visualization

Cited by 13 publications

References 7 publications

Integrating Multiple Engineering Resources in a Virtual Environment for Reverse Engineering Legacy Mechanical Parts

Integrating Multiple Engineering Resources in a Virtual Environment for Reverse Engineering Legacy Mechanical Parts

Product Development with Multiple-View Feature Modelling

A Collaborative Framework for Integrated Part and Assembly Modeling

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