Abstract: A client computing system may include a model visualization engine and a model interaction engine. The model visualization system may be configured to access, from a server computing system remote to the client computing system, visualization data to display a computer-aided design (CAD) model in a viewing window of the client computing system. The model interaction engine may be configured to query the server computing system for interaction data of a selected portion of the CAD model, but not other portions of the CAD model, wherein the interaction data comprises CAD model data that supports user interaction with the selected portion of the CAD model.

Abstract: Methods for product data management and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes displaying a user interface including at least one target object having a hover area. The method includes detecting that a user-controlled pointer is moved into the hover area and held in place for a first predetermined amount of time. The method includes displaying a dialog associated with the target object in response to the detecting. The method includes receiving configuration data from a user through the dialog and saving the received configuration data. The method can include receiving a selection of an access handle associated with the target object and, in response, activating the access handle and displaying at least one manipulation handle in the user interface.