Published December 16, 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Automated a complex computer aided design concept generated using macros programming

  • 1. Universiti Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia Institute Of Aviation Technology, Lot 2891, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, Jenderam Hulu,43800, Dengkil, Selangor Darul Ehsan (Malaysia)

Description

Changing a complex Computer Aided design profile such as car and aircraft surfaces has always been difficult and challenging. The capability of CAD software such as AutoCAD and CATIA show that a simple configuration of a CAD design can be easily modified without hassle, but it is not the case with complex design configuration. Design changes help users to test and explore various configurations of the design concept before the production of a model. The purpose of this study is to look into macros programming as parametric method of the commercial aircraft design. Macros programming is a method where the configurations of the design are done by recording a script of commands, editing the data value and adding a certain new command line to create an element of parametric design. The steps and the procedure to create a macro programming are discussed, besides looking into some difficulties during the process of creation and advantage of its usage. Generally, the advantages of macros programming as a method of parametric design are; allowing flexibility for design exploration, increasing the usability of the design solution, allowing proper contained by the model while restricting others and real time feedback changes

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/50/1/012041

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
IOP Conference Series. Materials Science and Engineering (Online)
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[7 p.]
ISSN
1757-899X

Conference

Title
2. international conference on mechanical engineering research
Acronym
ICMER 2013
Dates
1-4 Jul 2013
Place
Kuantan, Pahang (Malaysia)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
47046996
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTER CODES; CONFIGURATION; PROGRAMMING; SURFACES