Abstract: An analysis may be represented as a feature in a feature-based model of a geometric object. The analysis is integrated directly into the model and may be recalculated in response to changes made to the model. Additional features may be created that reference the analysis feature. Likewise, the model may include features that reference the analysis without directly incorporating the analysis into the model as a feature. The analysis may be a system-defined analysis, a user defined analysis or an external analysis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 1999
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2006
Assignee:
Parametric Technology, Corporation
Inventors:
Emmanuel Gerlovin, Dmitriy Shkolnik, Jose A. Cro Granito