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Design And Modeling Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. A small angled surface formed between two surfaces.






2. A rough drawing representing the main features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study.






3. Having the dimensions of height - width - and depth.






4. A rounded interior blend between two surfaces. Some uses are to strengthen joining surfaces or to allow a part to be removed from a mold.






5. Lines - planes - or surfaces side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.






6. An outline of something as seen from one side.






7. The use of a computer to assist in the process of designing a part - circuit - building - etc.






8. A triangle that has a 90 degree angle.






9. A proportion between two sets of dimensions used in developing accurate - larger or smaller prototypes - or models of design ideas.






10. The measurement or extent of something from side to side.






11. A preliminary visual of a possible idea for a design. Most thumbnail sketches are not full- size and have little detail. They are intended to quickly explore possible alternative designs.






12. Circles or arcs that share the same center.






13. A sequential record of the construction steps in a 3D modeling program






14. To imagine the visual form of an object or situation that one cannot see.






15. Attach or position securely.






16. A measurable extent - such as the three principal dimensions of an object of width - height - and depth.






17. The measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.






18. The distance from front to back.






19. The surface that 2D profiles can be sketched on.






20. At an angle of 90






21. Also called line width. The thickness of a line - characterized as thick or thin.






22. A method of realistic drawing in which the part of an object closest to the viewer is a planar face - and all the lines describing sides perpendicular to that face can be extended back to converge at one point - the vanishing point






23. Restrictions applied to geometric entities; for example - horizontal - parallel - perpendicular - and tangent.






24. A visual - mathematical - or three- dimensional representation in detail of an object or design - often smaller than the original. A model is often used to test ideas - make changes to a design - and to learn more about what would happen to a similar






25. Cut off irregular or unwanted parts.






26. A heavy solid line used on a drawing to represent the outline of an object.






27. Standardization of lines used on technical drawings by line weight and style.






28. Parallel to the X axis.






29. Designed to be practical and useful.






30. The amount by which something is out of line.






31. Dimensions that show the exact location of parts of an object.






32. Lying in the same straight line.






33. A detailed description of the design and materials used to make something






34. A limit to a design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance - funding - space - materials - and human capabilities. A limitation or restriction.






35. Make larger in area.






36. Thin lines that serve as guides while sketching or drawing.






37. A distinctive attribute or aspect.






38. A line type that represents an edge that is not directly visible because it is behind or beneath another surface.






39. A method of representing three- dimensional objects on a plane having only length and breadth.






40. A straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at one point.






41. The documents that are required for something or that give evidence or proof of something. A drawing or printed information that contains instructions for assembling - installing - operating - and servicing.






42. To move in a circle about a central axis.






43. A full- scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.






44. To add explanatory notes to.






45. A change or correction made as a result of editing.






46. An iterative decision - making process that produces plans by which resources are converted into products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems.






47. Having the dimensions of height and width - height and depth - or width and depth only.






48. A form of pictorial drawing in which vanishing points are used to provide the depth and distortion that is seen with the human eye.






49. A straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere.






50. Placed directly on a feature to identify a specific size or may be connected to a feature in the form of a note.