CAD Standards and Data Exchange
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What is the primary purpose of Product Data Management Standards?

  • To define the formats for technical documentation
  • To create maintenance procedures for defense systems
  • To establish training programs for personnel
  • To manage digital information related to defense systems (correct)

Which of the following is NOT included in Technical Publications Standards?

  • Standards for support documentation
  • Protocols for maintenance procedures
  • Processes for personnel training (correct)
  • Formats for digital technical manuals

How do Training and Human Performance Standards support defense systems?

  • By defining processes for personnel training and assessments (correct)
  • By establishing protocols for technical publications
  • By improving version control mechanisms
  • By enhancing data storage capabilities

What is one of the main goals of the CALS standards?

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Which statement about CALS standards is true?

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What function does the CELL ARRAY perform?

<p>Partitions a rectangle into M x N sub rectangles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a data exchange standard mentioned?

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What type of data can IGES files contain?

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How does IGES organize data within a CAD model?

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What is the primary purpose of CAD standards?

<p>To ensure CAD software can connect to any input device (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using data exchange standards like STEP and IGES?

<p>To enable the exchange of CAD data between different software applications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standard is primarily used for exchanging model data among CAD systems?

<p>IGES (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature does IGES support to organize related entities?

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Which of the following best describes the IGES file format?

<p>A neutral data format for exchanging 3D geometric data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Graphics Kernel System (GKS) serve within graphics programming?

<p>It provides a set of drawing features for 2D vector graphics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is NOT involved in developing graphics standards?

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What type of data does the assembly data in an IGES file include?

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Which of the following standards is a US Department of Defense initiative?

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What is the primary purpose of the STEP standard?

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What does the PHIGS standard primarily address?

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How does the kernel system function in a graphics system?

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Which feature is NOT associated with the POLYLINE function in GKS?

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What is controlled by the 'Marker size scale factor' in the POLYMARKER function?

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Which of the following is a feature associated with the FILLAREA function?

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In the context of the TEXT function in GKS, which of these features is used to change the orientation of the text?

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Which command in GKS is used for drawing line segments connecting coordinate points?

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What does the CELL ARRAY function display in GKS?

<p>Raster-like pictures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options relates to both POLYMARKER and TEXT features?

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Which style is NOT a part of the FILL AREA characteristics?

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Which of the following best describes EXPRESS within the context of STEP?

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What are Application Protocols (APs) used for in the STEP framework?

<p>To specify data exchange requirements for particular industries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Integrated Resources in the context of STEP?

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Which of the following describes Data Exchange File (DXF) in relation to STEP?

<p>A neutral file format for data exchange that supports STEP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Application Interpreted Constructs (AICs) represent what in STEP?

<p>Building blocks of STEP data models representing product aspects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the STEPS standard play among CAD systems?

<p>It creates a neutral format for product data exchange. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Application Protocol corresponds to Aerospace and Defense?

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What is the primary purpose of Application Protocols (APs)?

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What does conformance testing ensure in the context of the STEP architecture?

<p>That systems exchange data according to defined rules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Application Interpreters in the STEP framework?

<p>To interpret and process STEP data and files (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the goal of Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support (CALS)?

<p>To improve efficiency and quality in defense systems management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standard is most notably utilized for defining formats and protocols within CALS?

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What is the main advantage of using standardized data interchange formats?

<p>They improve compatibility and understanding between systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the STEP file format primarily support?

<p>The exchange of product data across different systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of STEP architecture contributes to its flexibility across various industries?

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Flashcards

CAD Standards

Guidelines ensuring CAD software works across devices.

GKS

Graphics Kernel System providing 2D vector graphics features.

IGES

Initial Graphics Exchange Specification for data exchange in CAD.

DXF

Drawing Exchange Format for accurate CAD data representation.

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STEP

Standard for exchanging data between CAD and other systems.

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CALS

Computer Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support by the US DoD.

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PHIGS

Programmer’s Hierarchical Interactive Graphic System for 3D graphics.

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Hardware Independence

Property of a system enabling software to work without hardware constraints.

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GKS Output Primitives

Basic elements for graphical operations in GKS.

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POLYLINE

Command to draw line segments using X-Y coordinates.

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POLYMARKER

Function to draw symbols at specified coordinates.

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FILLAREA

Function for filling polygonal shapes with styles.

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TEXT in GKS

Function to place text strings at specific coordinates.

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Cell Array

Function for displaying raster-like images autonomously.

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Marker size in POLYMARKER

Scale factor that controls the size of markers.

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Text path

Direction for writing text (right, left, up, down).

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Product Data Management Standards

Standards for managing digital information in defense systems, including data storage and version control.

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Technical Publications Standards

Standards for creating and delivering technical documentation related to defense systems.

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Training and Human Performance Standards

Standards for training personnel on defense system operation and maintenance.

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CALS Integration

Integration of CALS standards with acquisition and support processes for efficiency.

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Life-Cycle Support

Support strategy for managing systems through their entire life-cycle.

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CELL ARRAY function

Divides a rectangle into M x N sub-rectangles based on two corner points.

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Data Exchange Standards

Guidelines for the format and content of exchanged data between CAD systems.

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IGES structure

Hierarchical organization of data in an IGES CAD model including entities and data elements.

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Geometric data

Information about size, shape, and location of 3D objects in CAD models.

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Annotation data

Text, dimensions, and symbols used to provide additional information in CAD.

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Assembly data

Information on how individual parts fit together in a complete assembly in CAD.

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Layers in CAD

Groups of related entities in design to organize complex models.

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EXPRESS

A formal language used in STEP to define data schema and models.

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Application Protocols (APs)

Specialized subsets of STEP for specific industry data exchange needs.

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AP 203

Aerospace and Defense Application Protocol of the STEP standard.

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AP 209

Multidisciplinary Analysis and Design Application Protocol in STEP.

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Integrated Resources

Standardized libraries containing reusable data definitions for common features.

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Data Exchange File (DXF)

Neutral file format for exchanging data using STEP across different systems.

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Application Interpreted Constructs (AICs)

Building blocks of STEP data models defined using EXPRESS language.

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Conformance Testing

Ensures systems follow rules defined in an Application Protocol.

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File Exchange

Process of exchanging STEP data between different systems.

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Application Interpreters

Software that reads and processes STEP data and files.

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STEP Architecture

Framework that allows exchange of product data across systems.

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Data Interchange Standards

Protocols defining formats for exchanging digital information.

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Study Notes

CAD Standards

  • CAD standards ensure CAD software is device-independent, connecting to any input device (via a driver) and any graphics display (via a driver).
  • Graphical Kernel System (GKS) is a low-level ISO standard for computer graphics established in 1977, suitable for 2D vector graphics. It facilitates portability across different programming languages and hardware. It's designed for mapping and related tasks.
  • Open Graphics Library (OpenGL) is a standard for exchanging image data. This standard is useful as part of data exchanging.

Data Exchange Standards

  • Standards like IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification), DXF (Drawing and Data Exchange Format), STEP, CALS define the format and content for data exchanged between CAD systems or CAD and other software applications.
  • STEP is a globally accepted ISO standard (ISO 10303), enabling communication and collaboration. This standard uses a neutral data format to be used by various types of systems (hardware / software).
  • CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) is a set of standards to facilitate exchange and management of digital information around design/production/support for defense systems. This aims to enhance efficiency, decrease costs, increase quality in acquiring and supporting defense systems.
  • DXF files are neutral format files readable by support systems for STEP.
  • IGES facilitates 3D geometric data exchange among various CAD systems.
  • IGES uses a hierarchical structure for data organization: Model is divided into entities; Each entity has data elements (location, size, shape, colour). It also supports layers for organizing and editing the model.

Graphics Standards in CAD

  • The graphics system is divided into two parts: kernel system (hardware-independent buffer) and device driver (hardware-dependent).
  • Application programs use standard functions to interact with the kernel system, and the kernel system interacts with the device driver functions.

GKS (Graphics Kernel System) Details

  • The GKS consists of three parts:
    • Describes how text and polygonal regions are displayed in a graphics system.
    • Explains the details and data for every function (such as descriptions of input/output parameters, result descriptions, and fault circumstances). This list has no language dependence.
    • Implementation of functions in computer languages such as C.
  • GKS has 12 stages of functionality based on graphical input and output complexity.
  • Output stages are (m, 0, 1, 2). Input stages are (A, B, C).
  • Ncar GKS has complete execution for bindings at level 0 A.

GKS Output Primitives

  • GKS utilizes graphical primitives (POLYLINE, POLYMARKER, FILLAREA, TEXT, CELLARRAY), though implementations might extend the base set.

  • POLYLINES: Draw line segments from coordinate arrays. Parameters include line type (solid, dashed), width scaling factor, and color index.

  • POLYMARKERS: Draws symbols (dots, pluses, asterisks, circles) at coordinate points. Parameters include marker characters (type of symbol), size factor, and color index.

  • FILLAREA: Fills polygon shapes (solid colours, hatch patterns). Parameters include interior style, style index, and color index.

  • TEXT: Draws text at a specified point. Parameters include font, precision, expansion factor for height-width ratio, spacing between characters, text colour, height, direction (right, left, up or down) and vertical/horizontal alignment

  • CELLARRAY: Displays raster-like images using corner coordinates and partitioning details (M x N sub-rectangles).

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This quiz explores essential CAD standards and data exchange formats such as IGES, DXF, and STEP. You'll learn about the importance of device independence, the functionalities of standards like OpenGL and GKS, and how they aid in interoperability between various CAD systems. Test your knowledge on these crucial concepts in computer-aided design.

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