Digital Representation for Communication of Product Definition Data. Revision

Abstract

The need for a means to exchange product definition data began in the late 1970's with the growth of mini-computer based CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design (or Drafting) and Computer Aided Manufacturing) systems. The specification (IGES) continues to evolve in order to keep pace with the need to communicate digital product definition data. The fourth version of this specification was completed in June 1988. It was submitted to ASME Y14.26 in October 1988 and was approved as an American National Standard in November 1989. This 1989 version of the standard, based on IGES Version 4.0, contains many technical extensions and reflects a desire to expand the capability to communicate a wider range of product definition data developed and used in today's CAD/CAM systems. In addition, refinements to the document improve the syntax, clarity, and precision of the text and figures thus providing the reader with a better guideline for implementation. It should be noted that no technical changes have been made to the specification during the standardization process. However, some administrative and editorial changes were made thus making the standard a more useful reference document.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1990
Accession Number
ADA269960

Entities

Organizations

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Circuit Analysis
  • Circuit Boards
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Construction
  • Engineers
  • Geometric Forms
  • Geometry
  • Lines (Geometry)
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Printed Circuits
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wiring Diagrams

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Library and Information Science