Solution

3D CAD Validation

CAD Validator

CAD data can be complex. Comparing two CAD models is just about impossible for a person to do. Elysium offers an easy way to compare CAD models with 3D PDF, HTML, and XML validation reports.

Comparing 3D Data is now easier than ever before

With the industry becoming more and more reliant on 3D data for collaboration and manufacturing, it is essential that the data being shared is accurate. Comparing CAD model geometry, PMI and attributes can be frustrating and exhausting, but Elysium makes it simple, quick, and shareable.

WHITE PAPER

A Critical Aid for the Model-Based Enterprise

Learn the importance of validation for the deployment of model-based engineering practices. In addition, understand what functionality is critical in a validation solution and report for both engineering change and translation scenarios.

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Accurate reports with the information that matters

Understanding the details and information inside your CAD model is very important. Whether you translate your original CAD model to a neutral format (STEP, JT, etc.) or compare an engineering change order, it’s important to be able to detect the intentional and unintentional changes to your model quickly and accurately. You need to validate that the geometry, PMI, and attributes hold to the intentions. Differences are detected automatically and precisely, eliminating risk associated with differences not visible to the naked eye.

Use Cases

Engineering Change

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Finding differences in an engineering drawing can be frustrating and time-consuming. That is why CAD Validator is designed to make the change identification process quicker and easier. Instantly see changes in parts and assemblies to see where the changes occurred in geometry, PMI, and attributes.

  • Detect & display engineering changes
  • Reduce risk of missing significant changes
  • Saving time by eliminating manual detection through drawings
  • Compares revisions at component and assembly level
  • No grids, no red ink, no drawings required

Data Delivery

Authoritative = Derivative

3D data is shared constantly and with CAD Validator you’re assured that what you share matches the original. Ensure that Geometry, PMI, and Attributes are maintained no matter the delivery format; CAD to CAD, CAD to STEP, etc.

  • Support for variety of CAD, neutral, and visualization formats, including STEP AP 242
  • Confidence in model quality
  • Ensure deliverable compliance
  • Option for easy recognition PASS / FAIL status

Version to Version Check

CAD x.0 = CAD x.1

Most people would assume that you would get the exact same CAD data when upgrading to the latest CAD version, but often we see that even incremental releases have differences from one another. CAD Validator is designed to detect the most subtle difference so that you can be confident that you are getting the exact same model.

  • Compares version to version, release to release
  • Support for legacy CAD versions
  • Customize checking criteria to meet your requirements
  • Option for easy recognition PASS / FAIL status

LOTAR Accuracy Check

CAD = Archival Format

Many aerospace companies are looking for solutions that can check data accuracy before archival. “Does the original CAD match the archival format?” With CAD Validator you can check your current CAD model against an archival model (typically STEP) and compare the results. When transferring the model to archival, you can add the 3D PDF or HTML validation report to show that the model does match the original.

  • Support for STEP AP 242
  • Ensure deliverable compliance
  • Confidence in model quality
  • Option for easy recognition PASS / FAIL status

Highlights

3D Data Sharing

Changes/difference information can be shared easily through common formats such as PDF, HTML, and XML.

Compare Assemblies & Parts

Compare at the part level, the assembly level or both.

Integrated into your PLM

Use XML and your PLM system to automatically execute model validation. Implement triggers that can notify you of PASS/FAIL status. 3D PDF and HTML reports can automatically be generated and added to your PLM system.

Highlighted Differences

Changes/differences are easy to see. The text, symbol, or surface is highlighted to show you where the change occurred.

Navigate to Differences

Cycle through changes/differences by a simple click of a button

Geometry | PMI | Attributes

Not all validation solutions compare entire model information. Elysium Validation compares all information to detect changes.