Abstract: A system for evaluating CAD models automatically and transmitting the results of a series of algorithm-based checks. An evaluation model is read in by the system and its parameters are evaluated for self-consistency and conformance to a set of diagnostic rules. Results are returned or displayed interactively upon viewing, transmitting, or inspecting a CAD component model, or placement of a CAD component model in an EDA software tool. The evaluation produces a result, which comprises the pass/fail results of the individual checks, and an indication of quality level. The system may additionally receive from an administrator a plurality of rules, suppressions or quality levels. The set of diagnostic rules comprises the plurality of EDA rules that are not associated with one of the plurality of suppressions.