Consistent Parametric Design Representation The shared common representation used to generate analysis input for ALL disciplines Geometric, non-geometric data Template Data to be vaned parametrically Library da Data remains fixed(components)-location, orientation/location may change Parametric CAD system Selection and location of components, settings of dimensional parameters GM RD Parametric Design Representation Combines Parametric geometry(Unigraphics) on-geometric configuration data(MS Access Many parameters available Detail level component variables )6 4/14/04 Fenyes Consistent Parametric Design Representation The shared common representation used to generate analysis input for ALL disciplines • Geometric, non-geometric data – Templates • Data to be varied parametrically – Stored in parametric CAD system – Library data • Data remains fixed (components) - location, orientation/location may change – Parametric CAD system – Auxiliary database information – User input • Selection and location of components, settings of dimensional parameters HIGH ARM SLA NON-DRIVEN P=125 P=63 4/14/04 Fenyes Parametric Design Representation • Combines – Parametric geometry (Unigraphics) – Non-geometric configuration data (MS Access) • Many parameters available – High level architecture variables – Detail level component variables WB L FO RO GC FH RH LA LF LB LR LD LH h b W T H WR BL