Abstract: A method for creating a customized bucket model is provided. The method includes receiving, by a controller, a plurality of inputs from a user, the plurality of inputs associated with the bucket model. The method also includes dynamically generating, by the controller, the bucket model based on the plurality of inputs.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for converting a three dimensional model to a non-application specific format that is used for sheet metal manufacturing is provided. The method includes receiving a user input, via a Graphical User Interface (GUI), to select the non-application specific format from a defined group of non-application specific formats. The method also includes receiving a user input, via the GUI, to select the three dimensional model that has multiple surfaces from a database, receiving a user input, via the GUI, to select a surface and receiving a user input, via the GUI, to select a feature that is unrelated to the sheet metal manufacturing. The method includes removing the feature to create a two dimensional model of the selected surface, converting the two dimensional model to the selected non-application specific format and creating a file corresponding to the two dimensional model in the selected non-application specific format.