Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for interacting with a computer-aided design (CAD) model are described. A user selects one or more geometric entities in the CAD model. In response, the system identifies a first point associated with the one or more geometric entities and displays a repositionable graphical element in the user interface. In response to a second user input, the graphical element is displayed at a second point different from the first point, and the system dynamically displays a graphical representation of a relative position of the first point in relation to the second point in a predefined coordinate system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficient duplication of objects in a CAD model. A method includes receiving a CAD model including a plurality of objects in a model space. The method includes receiving a selection of a first object of the plurality of objects. The method includes receiving a selection of at least one target in the model space. The method includes deriving a transformation matrix corresponding to the model space. The method includes deriving a relative transform according to the transformation matrix and the first object. The method includes deriving a target transformation matrix for each of the targets. The method includes creating, for each target transformation matrix, a duplicate object located in the model space such that the transform between the corresponding target transformation matrix and the duplicate object is equal to the relative transform. The method includes storing the CAD model including the duplicate objects.

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.