Parametric modeling software
Parametric modeling software
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The term parametric modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor confuses me with parametric equations use in Calculus. I am not a software designer so I would like to know briefly about the differences in concept, mind you that I already know about parametric equations.






RE: Parametric modeling software
Another example might be what are called 'Features' such as a 'Blend' or 'Round', applied to an edge of a solid or between two sheet bodies or surfaces, where the radius value is retained, or a hole where you have a Diameter and perhaps a depth if it's not a thru-hole. A Chamfer, might be a simple size if it'e a 45° Chamfer or a Size and Angle or two offset dimensions.
Now these values or 'Parameters' can generally be either single valued numbers or algebraic formulas, sometimes called 'Expressions'. To provide maximum usability there's usually some sort of formula builder or Expression editor which allows you to create any number of expressions to solve mathematical problems any of which can be used as a 'parameter' to drive one or more 'features' or size of a model.
Anyway, that should get you started.
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