CAD Workflow & Datum Tooling
Personal CAD workflow experiments focused on datum creation, reference geometry, parametric modeling habits, and small productivity tools.
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CAD Workflow & Datum Tooling
This project explores ways to make CAD workflows more predictable, practical, and fabrication-aware.
A major focus is reference geometry: datum planes, axes, sketch constraints, active bodies, reusable setup operations, and reducing repetitive modeling tasks. The goal is not just to automate clicks, but to make CAD feel closer to how real parts are fabricated, located, constrained, and inspected.
The drawing concept here is about making TechDraw-style documentation feel less repetitive: clearer ordinate dimension behavior, better defaults, and software tooling that supports practical drawing workflows.
Current Interests
- Datum plane and axis creation
- Selection-driven modeling helpers
- Parametric editability
- Macro-based CAD workflow tools
- Cleaner UI for repetitive geometry tasks
- Fabrication-first modeling habits
- Avoiding fragile model history
- Better defaults for practical mechanical design
The recurring theme is workflow leverage: cleaner reference geometry, less repetitive setup, better drawing habits, and CAD tools that support practical mechanical design.
