ECE 463 - Foundations of Computer-Aided Design

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Computer-aided design as the cornerstone of computer-aided manufacturing. Presentation and exploration of “generic” CAD architecture. Mathematical representations of CAD primitives, surfaces and solids and manipulation. Comparison of wire-frame, surface, 2-1/2 D and solid models. Covers IGES, STEP, CALS, DXF standards. Description of “feature based CAD” and the CAD manufacturing link.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.