Definition of Computer-aided design

Babylon English
computer aided design
method of using specialized computers for planning electronic circuit and architectural designs

Search Dictionary:
Search Web Search Dictionary



Computer-aided design definition was found in categories: Computer & Internet(2)  Language, Idioms & Slang(2)  Business & Finance(2)  Encyclopedia(1)  

Computer-aided design Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

FOLDOC
Computer Aided Design
<application> (CAD) The part of CAE concerning the drawing or physical layout steps of engineering design. Often found in the phrase "CAD/CAM" for ".. manufacturing".
(1994-11-30)

A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology
CAD
Computer Aided Design - Application programs PC's used to design large plans, blueprints technical drawings - used for engineering scientific projects


Computer-aided design Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

WordNet 2.0
computer-aided design

Noun
1. software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing
(synonym) CAD
(hypernym) software, software system, software package, package

hEnglish - advanced version
computer aided design

computer aided design
(cad) the part of cae concerning the drawing or physical layout steps of engineering design. often found in the phrase "cad/cam" for ".. manufacturing".



Computer-aided design Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Manufacturing Terms
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
computer-based systems for product design that may incorporate analytical and "what if" capabilities to optimize product designs

Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
computer simulations can be used to test product design and performance with a high degree of accuracy without physical testing (see CADCAM). It helps reduce; lead times, costs, stocks, space, waste.


Computer-aided design Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Computer-aided design
Computer-aided design (CAD) is use of a wide range of computerbased tools that assist engineersarchitects  and other design professions in their design activities. It is the main geometry authoring tool within the Product Lifecycle Management process and involves both software and sometimes special-purpose hardware. Current packages range from 2D vector base drafting systems to 3D solid and surface modellers.

See more at Wikipedia.org...