Abstract: A method and system for trimming intersecting bodies of a geometric model in a computer-aided design environment is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes determining a plurality of bodies of the geometric model intersecting with each other. The method includes computing volume of one or more intersecting bodies in the geometric model to be trimmed from the geometric model. Also, the method includes determining a trim offset value for at least one intersecting body in the geometric model and recomputing the volume of the at least one intersecting body in the geometric model which is to be trimmed from the geometric model based on the trim offset value. Moreover, the method includes generating a modified geometric model by performing a trim operation on the volume of the one or more intersecting bodies of the geometric model.

Abstract: A method for use in CAD modeling software to define product structure based on virtual components created independent from geometry and without the need to create files on disk. With the additional capability of assigning geometry to the virtual components of the product structure that sets and orients the virtual components and manages multiple occurrences of like components. Further, the virtual component are published into real components with automatic 3D file creation completed.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program for determining a simplified representation of an assembly model comprising the steps of saving a plurality of display states and configuration settings of an assembly model in a design representation; translating said design representation into a simplified representation by use of a visibility solution; and storing said simplified representation and said design representation in an assembly document and appropriate means and computer-readable instructions.

Abstract: A method for use in CAD modeling software to define product structure based on virtual components created independent from geometry and without the need to create files on disk. With the additional capability of assigning geometry to the virtual components of the product structure that sets and orients the virtual components and manages multiple occurrences of like components. Further, the virtual component are published into real components with automatic 3D file creation completed.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program for determining a visibility solution of a model comprising the steps of rendering a model having a plurality of parts with at least one color value encoded for an at least one corresponding surface identity; distinguishing a plurality of exterior parts from a plurality of interior parts based on said at least one corresponding surface identity; and identifying a plurality of features in said model not copied into a composite image and appropriate means and computer-readable instructions.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program for determining a simplified representation of an assembly model comprising the steps of saving a plurality of display states and configuration settings of an assembly model in a design representation; translating said design representation into a simplified representation by use of a visibility solution; and storing said simplified representation and said design representation in an assembly document and appropriate means and computer-readable instructions.