Terminology Glossary

Synonyms: Advanced Planning and Scheduling

Systems for optimizing production planning considering constraints and resources.

Synonyms: Engineering Drawing Standards

Series of standards by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for engineering drawings and documentation. Widely used in North America and international projects.

Synonyms: Authentication

Process of verifying user access rights to CADBase platform resources.

Synonyms: Permission management

System for configuring data access rights, allowing different users various access levels.

Synonyms: Extension

Software module extending main application functionality.

Synonyms: API connection

Process of connecting and using CADBase programming interface in third-party applications and systems.

Synonyms: Application Programming Interface

Set of methods and protocols for interaction between various software components and systems.

Synonyms: Assembly design

Process of creating and managing assemblies from individual components and parts.

Synonyms: JWT token

Unique authentication key providing access to CADBase platform API.

Synonyms: Building Information Modeling

Process of creating and managing information about a construction object throughout its lifecycle.

Synonyms: Boundary Representation

Method of representing 3D objects through their boundaries - faces, edges, and vertices.

Synonyms: Business Intelligence

Technologies and methods for analyzing business data to support management decisions.

Synonyms: Bill of Materials

Complete list of components, assemblies and materials with their quantities for manufacturing a product.

Synonyms: Business Process Management

Systematic approach methodology to managing and improving enterprise business processes.

Synonyms: Basis spline

Mathematical curve used in computer graphics and CAD for representing complex shapes. Main advantage is local control: changing one control point affects only a limited section of the curve.

Synonyms: Workflow

Sequence of steps and operations for completing specific business task.

Synonyms: Bézier curve

Parametric curve used in computer graphics for modeling smooth shapes.

Synonyms: Comparative analysis

Process of comparing product characteristics, processes or methods with best market analogues.

Synonyms: Business logic rules

Formalized constraints and conditions defining behavior of business processes and systems.

Synonyms: Favorites

System for quick access to frequently used components and projects in CADBase platform.

Synonyms: Base level

Approved version of product configuration serving as basis for subsequent changes.

Synonyms: Build plate

Surface where layer-by-layer object construction occurs in 3D printer.

Synonyms: Binder printing

3D printing technology where liquid binder is deposited on thin powder layer, bonding particles together to form object.

Synonyms: Computer-Aided Engineering

Use of computer software for engineering analysis including strength calculations, thermal and dynamic analyses.

Synonyms: Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support

Concept of integrated information support for products throughout their lifecycle.

Synonyms: Computer-Aided Process Planning

Use of computer systems for developing manufacturing process plans for parts.

Synonyms: Computational Fluid Dynamics

CAE field dealing with computer modeling of fluid and gas flows using numerical methods for analyzing hydrodynamic, thermal and mass transfer processes.

Synonyms: Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Use of computer systems for planning, managing and controlling manufacturing operations.

Synonyms: Collaborative Product Development

Process of collective product development involving various departments and partners.

Synonyms: Customer Relationship Management

System for managing interactions with customers and enterprise partners.

Synonyms: Capacity Requirements Planning

Process of determining production capacities needed to fulfill production plans.

Synonyms: CSG

Solid modeling method using boolean operations on primitives.

Synonyms: Customer Service Management

System for managing after-sales service and customer support.

Synonyms: Continuous Liquid Interface Production

3D printing technology from Carbon using continuous photopolymerization process with oxygen inhibiting layer for significant print speed increase.

Thematic collection of components organized by specific criteria for convenient search and navigation.

Synonyms: Part

Main structural unit of CADBase platform containing all information about product, material or equipment.

Synonyms: Categorization

Process of systematizing objects by certain features and categories.

Network architecture where clients request services from centralized servers.

Synonyms: Collaborative Product Definition management

Approach to managing all product information in distributed development environment.

Synonyms: Change registration

Process of placing new or modified object in electronic storage with replacement of previous object version.

Synonyms: Extraction for editing

System-controlled process of extracting product database components for viewing, reference or use in other projects.

Synonyms: Configuration system

Software tool for creating custom product configurations based on modular approach.

Synonyms: Cloud repository

Remote data storage on CADBase servers providing file access from any device and secure backup.

Synonyms: PaaS

CADBase infrastructure providing storage, management and project collaboration services via internet.

Process of transferring design data between different CAD systems.

Synonyms: CE

Methodology of parallel product development where various design stages are performed simultaneously.

Synonyms: CL Data

Coordinates and orientation of cutting tool in CAM systems for forming CNC toolpaths.

Synonyms: CDE

Centralized storage acting as 'source of truth' for projects.

Synonyms: Computer-Aided Design

Software for creating 3D models, drawings and design documentation.

Synonyms: Internal standard

Normative document developed and applied within specific enterprise for process and product unification.

Synonyms: Interoperability

Ability of various systems and components to work together and exchange data.

Synonyms: CM

Process of managing changes in product configuration throughout entire lifecycle.

Synonyms: Computer Numerical Control

Equipment control system based on numerical commands generated by computer.

Synonyms: Containerization

Platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers, providing software isolation and portability.

Synonyms: Design Web Format

Autodesk file format for secure publishing and distribution of design data without transferring source project files.

Synonyms: Drawing

File format for storing 2D and 3D design data. Originally created for AutoCAD but became industry standard supported by many CAD systems.

Synonyms: Drawing Exchange Format

Open Autodesk file format for data exchange between different CAD systems. Ensures compatibility when transferring 2D geometry and annotations between different software platforms.

Synonyms: Digital Light Processing

3D printing technology similar to SLA but using digital projector to cure entire layer of photopolymer resin simultaneously.

Synonyms: Direct Metal Laser Sintering

Metal 3D printing technology where laser sinters metal powder layer by layer to create dense metal parts.

Synonyms: Data exchange

Process of moving information between different systems and applications.

User or system using data to perform their functions.

Synonyms: Engineering design

Creative process of developing concepts, solutions and documentation for creating new products.

Synonyms: Data creator

Specialist creating and modifying data in system.

Synonyms: Reviewer

Specialist checking and approving data before their use in production.

Synonyms: DMU

Three-dimensional digital product model used for analysis and simulation before physical production.

Synonyms: Digitalization

Process of integrating digital technologies into all business aspects, fundamentally changing ways of working and value creation.

Synonyms: Electronic Document Management System

Software for managing electronic documents and their business processing workflows.

Synonyms: Enterprise Asset Management

System for managing enterprise fixed assets and equipment throughout their lifecycle.

Synonyms: Electronic CAD

Software for designing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.

Synonyms: Enterprise Resource Planning

Integrated system for managing main business processes in real-time.

Synonyms: Enterprise Simulation Management

System for managing computer modeling and simulation processes in enterprise.

Synonyms: Electron Beam Melting

Metal 3D printing technology in vacuum chamber using electron beam to melt metal powder, suitable for refractory metals.

Synonyms: Unified system for design documentation

Complex of state standards establishing uniform rules and norms for execution, formatting and handling of design documentation in Russian Federation.

Synonyms: Finished product

Completed product ready for use or sale.

Synonyms: Design engineering

Part of design related to developing specific structures, assemblies and part designs.

Synonyms: Extended organization

Concept including main enterprise and its partners, suppliers and customers in unified business environment.

Synonyms: Trigger event

State change in system that can initiate certain actions or processes.

Synonyms: ECN/ECO

Formalized process for managing changes in product design or documentation.

Synonyms: External corporate network

Intranet extension for external users.

Synonyms: FreeCAD Document

Native FreeCAD file format containing 3D models, construction history and design parameters.

Synonyms: Finite Element Analysis

CAE field using finite element method for computer modeling and analysis of physical processes: strength calculations, thermal, dynamic and other types of engineering analysis.

Synonyms: Finite Element Method

Numerical method for solving differential equations widely used for engineering calculations of strength, heat transfer, dynamics and other physical processes.

Synonyms: Finite Difference Method

Numerical method for solving differential equations based on replacing derivatives with difference relations on discrete grid.

Synonyms: Finite Volume Method

Numerical method for solving partial differential equations based on integrating equations over control volumes.

Synonyms: Fused Deposition Modeling

3D printing technology where plastic filament is fed through heated extruder and deposited layer by layer on build platform.

Synonyms: FTA

System reliability analysis method using tree diagrams to identify and evaluate failure causes and potential failure points.

Synonyms: Diagnostic tree

Logical diagram showing relationships between cause events and system failure event.

Synonyms: Integrated architecture

Information systems architecture combining heterogeneous systems into unified environment.

Synonyms: FE Mesh

Discrete geometry representation as set of finite elements used for numerical solution of equations by finite element method.

Synonyms: Functional element

Separate geometric element of model having specific functional purpose.

Synonyms: Fileset

Logical group of files organized by software types or purpose within component modification.

Synonyms: Open license

License permitting free use, modification and distribution of software.

Synonyms: 3D filament

Material in filament form used in FDM 3D printers.

Synonyms: FT&A

Process of adding geometric tolerances and technical requirements directly to 3D model in CAD.

Synonyms: Manufacturing FP&A

Strategic financial planning and analysis aimed at optimizing operational activities, cost management and growth stimulation in manufacturing industry.

Synonyms: GraphQL interface

Strongly typed application programming interface allowing clients to request exactly the data they need in predictable format.

Synonyms: Graphical User Interface

User interface using graphical elements for interacting with software.

Synonyms: NC program

Commands for controlling computer numerical control machines.

Synonyms: GT

Methodology for classifying parts by design and technological features to optimize production.

Synonyms: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

System of symbols and standards for defining geometric characteristics of parts.

Synonyms: Guobiao standards

Chinese national standards including sections on technical drawing and design documentation.

Synonyms: Gantt diagram

Graphical representation of project schedule showing tasks, deadlines and dependencies.

Synonyms: Constraint solver

Software module solving system of geometric equations and constraints in CAD systems.

Synonyms: CAD kernel

Basic software component of CAD system responsible for mathematical operations with geometry.

Synonyms: Human Resource Management

System for managing enterprise personnel including hiring, training and employee development.

Synonyms: Initial Graphics Exchange Specification

File format for CAD data exchange between different systems.

Synonyms: Technical drawings

International standard establishing general principles for technical drawings presentation.

Synonyms: Component compatibility

Property of parts or assemblies allowing their replacement without additional processing or fitting.

Synonyms: Part number

Unique code assigned to each element in system for its identification.

Synonyms: Corporate network

Internal private enterprise network using internet technologies.

Synonyms: Component copy

Individual component occurrence in assembly that can have unique positional parameters.

Synonyms: JSON Web Token

Open standard for creating access tokens based on JSON format.

Synonyms: Siemens JT format

Siemens company file format for lightweight 3D visualization and collaboration.

Synonyms: K8s Container orchestration

Open-source container orchestration system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

Synonyms: Knowledge-Based Engineering

Methodology using knowledge bases to automate engineering processes and decision making.

Synonyms: Laminated Object Manufacturing

3D printing technology where material sheets are layered, bonded and cut by laser or cutting tool.

Synonyms: Component library

Structured collection of components organized by categories, tags or other criteria.

Synonyms: Product lifecycle

Sequence of product existence stages from concept to disposal.

Synonyms: Local library

Folder on user computer where downloaded components and files are stored for offline work.

Method of adding objects from external file to scene without direct data copying.

Synonyms: LC Status

Indicator of current component lifecycle stage in system.

Synonyms: Mechanical CAD

Software for designing mechanical parts and assemblies.

Synonyms: Manufacturing Execution System

Information system for managing and monitoring production processes in real-time.

Synonyms: Manufacturing Process Management

System for managing technological processes and production resources.

Synonyms: Material Requirements Planning

System for planning purchases and production based on specifications and production plans.

Synonyms: Master Production Schedule

Plan for finished goods production over specific time period.

Synonyms: MJP

3D printing technology using array of print heads for high-speed deposition of photopolymer materials with wax or other soluble support material.

Synonyms: DMLS SLM EBM

Group of metal 3D printing technologies including direct metal laser sintering, selective laser melting and electron beam melting.

Synonyms: Component version

Specific component version with design documentation, specifications and related documents.

Synonyms: Descriptive data

Information about data: author, version, creation date, status and other file attributes.

Synonyms: 3D modeling

Process of creating digital representations of objects in three-dimensional space.

Synonyms: Mechanical processing

Technological process of changing workpiece shape, dimensions and surface quality by removing material with cutting tool.

Synonyms: Product identifier

Unique identifier of finished product in manufacturer catalog.

Synonyms: Import

Function of importing selected file or component into current document for further work.

Synonyms: Die design

Specialized CAD section for designing injection molds, dies and press forms.

Synonyms: MJ

3D printing technology where photopolymer materials are deposited through microscopic nozzles and immediately cured by UV light.

Synonyms: Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline

Mathematical model for representing curves and surfaces in computer graphics.

Synonyms: OEM models

3D models and technical documentation provided by equipment manufacturers for use in projects.

Synonyms: Original Equipment Manufacturer

Company manufacturing components or products used in final products of other manufacturers.

Synonyms: Free software

Software whose source code is available for study, modification and distribution.

Synonyms: Product Data Management

Systems for automating data and document storage, managing product structure and work processes.

Synonyms: Product Lifecycle Management

Systems for managing information and processes at each stage of product lifecycle - from design to disposal.

Synonyms: Product Manufacturing Information

Data about tolerances, dimensions, surface finish and other manufacturing requirements in 3D models.

Synonyms: Jet photopolymer printing

3D printing technology from Stratasys using print heads to deposit liquid photopolymers with subsequent UV curing.

Synonyms: Polygon mesh

Three-dimensional object representation as set of polygons.

Synonyms: Master part

Reference part version in system containing all approved data and specifications.

Synonyms: Attribute

Characteristic or property of component containing additional information.

Synonyms: Parametric search

Capability to search components by their technical characteristics, materials, dimensions and other attributes.

Synonyms: Parametric modeling

Design method where geometry is defined by parameters and dependencies between them.

Synonyms: Mesh Modeling

Creating 3D models using polygons to represent surfaces.

Synonyms: UV resin

Liquid material used in SLA and DLP 3D printers that cures under ultraviolet light exposure.

Synonyms: Postgres Relational DBMS

Advanced open-source object-relational database management system supporting complex queries and transactions.

Synonyms: Quality Management System

Set of organizational structure, procedures, processes and resources for product quality management.

Synonyms: Automatic report creation

Automation system functionality for automatic document generation based on project data.

Synonyms: Alternative part

Part that can be used instead of original without degrading product characteristics.

Synonyms: Verification

Process of evaluating and approving data, documents or projects by authorized persons.

Synonyms: Functional role

Set of user rights and responsibilities in system defining their access to data and functions.

Synonyms: Amazon S3 Object storage

Amazon Web Services object storage service providing scalable, highly available, and secure data storage.

Synonyms: Supply Chain Management

Systems for end-to-end supply chain management, simplifying logistics and procurement optimization.

Synonyms: Hash algorithm

Cryptographic hash function used for file integrity verification and computing unique identifiers.

Synonyms: STandard for the Exchange of Product data

International standard for exchanging product data between different CAD/CAM/CAE systems.

Synonyms: Self-service analytics

Business intelligence platforms allowing end users to independently create reports and analyze data without IT assistance.

Synonyms: Stereolithography

3D printing file format representing object surface as triangles.

Synonyms: Stereolithography

3D printing technology using ultraviolet laser to cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer into solid plastic.

Synonyms: Selective Laser Sintering

3D printing technology where laser sinters powder materials into solid objects layer by layer.

Synonyms: Selective Laser Melting

Metal 3D printing technology where laser completely melts metal powder, creating parts with mechanical properties close to cast ones.

Synonyms: Centralized storage

Concept where all project participants work with same current data from single source.

Creating 3D models using mathematical surfaces for precise modeling of complex shapes.

Synonyms: Normative control

Procedure for checking design and technological documentation compliance with established standards, norms and rules.

Synonyms: Solid body modeling

Creating 3D models representing objects as solid bodies with defined volume.

Synonyms: Supports

Temporary structures generated by software and printed with main model to support overhangs, bridges and complex geometries.

Synonyms: Sub-D

Modeling method where coarse mesh is sequentially subdivided to create smooth surfaces.

Synonyms: Stamping design

Specialized CAD section for designing sheet metal parts and stamping tooling.

Synonyms: Digital Sculpting

Technology for creating 3D models by 'sculpting' virtual surface.

Main design document defining composition of assembly unit, kit or complex.

Synonyms: Convergence

Property of numerical method to approach exact solution with increasing number of mesh elements/nodes.

Synonyms: Scenario analysis

Financial planning method considering various development scenarios to optimize management decisions.

Synonyms: Sync

Process of coordinating data between local storage and CADBase cloud platform.

Synonyms: Technical standard

Normative document establishing uniform technical requirements, rules, characteristics and procedures.

Synonyms: Service-Oriented Architecture

Architectural style where applications consist of independent services interacting over network.

Synonyms: Smooth curve

Mathematical curve defined by set of control points and interpolation functions.

Synonyms: SLA

3D printing technology using photopolymerization of liquid resin under laser action.

Synonyms: Time to Market

Indicator characterizing speed of new product development and market launch.

Synonyms: Tool code

Commands in CNC control programs for selecting, changing or identifying cutting tools.

Synonyms: Collaborative work

Platform functionality allowing multiple users to work on single project simultaneously with version control and permission management.

Synonyms: Triangulated model

3D model represented as set of triangles or other polygons.

Document establishing technical requirements for products, materials or processes.

Synonyms: Keyword

Keyword or label for categorizing and searching components.

Synonyms: Production process

Set of methods, processes and materials for manufacturing products.

Synonyms: Production tooling

Complex of fixtures, tools and equipment used in production process.

Synonyms: Triangle partitioning

Process of representing surface or object as set of triangles.

Synonyms: Activation event

Condition or event that automatically launches specific process or action in system.

Synonyms: Production control

System for checking and ensuring compliance of technological processes, operations and equipment with established requirements.

Synonyms: Universally Unique Identifier

Identification standard used in programming to create unique object identifiers.

Synonyms: Universal 3D

Standard file format for embedding 3D graphics in PDF documents.

Synonyms: Virtual Reality Modeling Language

Programming language for creating interactive 3D worlds and objects.

Synonyms: Version control

File change management system allowing tracking change history, creating new versions and reverting to previous file states.

Synonyms: Parametric design

Design method where parameter changes automatically update model geometry.

Synonyms: Vendor dependency

Situation where user depends on specific software vendor and cannot easily switch to alternative solutions.

Synonyms: Tool panel

Specialized interface in FreeCAD containing tools for specific tasks.

Synonyms: Blank

Initial material form intended for further mechanical processing or part manufacturing.

Synonyms: Wire model

Three-dimensional object representation as lines and vertices without surfaces.

Synonyms: Development team

Group of specialists working together on product or project development.

Synonyms: eXtensible Markup Language

Universal markup language for storing and transmitting structured data.

Synonyms: Parasolid XT

Text file format of Parasolid geometric modeling kernel.

Synonyms: ZIP archive

Data compression and file archiving format often used for packaging CAD data.

Synonyms: 3D viewer

Tool for viewing and interacting with 3D models directly in browser without additional software installation.

Synonyms: Additive Manufacturing

Technology of layer-by-layer creation of physical objects based on digital 3D models.

Synonyms: 3D Modeling Software

Software for creating and editing three-dimensional graphics.