CAD
Digital drafting tool
CAD stands for computer-aided design, software used by architects, engineers, and designers to create precise technical drawings and 3D models.
What once required drafting tables and T-squares now happens on screen: She learned CAD in engineering school.
The term appears in compounds like CAD software and CAD files. (Lowercase cad is a dishonest man.)
Computer-aided design software
- SolidWorks3D CAD modeling software
- SketchUp3D modeling application
- BlenderFree 3D graphics software
Creating technical blueprints
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
wireframe · parametric · assembly · constraint · dimension · annotation · layer · viewport
Canada's monetary unit
- loonieCanadian one-dollar piece
- exchange rateCurrency conversion value
- forexCurrency trading market
- CDNDistributed web delivery infrastructure
Tech-related abbreviation
- CNCAutomated machining via code
- G-codeMachine tool instructions
- toolpathProgrammed machining trajectory
- machiningSubtractive metalworking process
mill · lathe · prototyping · simulation · nesting · tolerance · fabrication · cutting
Missouri metropolis abbreviation
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- exportForeign-bound sale
- importObtain from overseas
- conversionAct of changing states
format · compatibility · vector · raster
AutoCAD
Computer-aided design software
- SolidWorks3D CAD modeling software
- SketchUp3D modeling application
- BlenderFree 3D graphics software
drafting
Creating technical blueprints
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
schematic · wireframe · parametric · assembly · constraint · dimension · annotation · layer · viewport · extrude
Canadian dollar
Canada's monetary unit
- loonieCanadian one-dollar piece
- exchange rateCurrency conversion value
- forexCurrency trading market
CAM
Tech-related abbreviation
- CNCAutomated machining via code
- G-codeMachine tool instructions
- toolpathProgrammed machining trajectory
machining · mill · lathe · prototyping · simulation · nesting · tolerance · fabrication · cutting · routing
STL
Missouri metropolis abbreviation
conversion · format · compatibility · vector · raster
- technical drawingsblueprints, technical drawing, schematics, engineering drawing, diagrams
- ship designship design, deck plans, stability, buoyancy, ship construction
- computingcomputer, computers, software, hardware, code
- designdesign principles, functionality, emphasis, unity, graphic design
- engineeringengineers, civil engineering, engineering, electrical engineering, blueprint
- currenciesdollar, pound, euro, yen, peso
hand-drawn · freehand drawing · sketching · pen and ink · mechanical drawing
- shower caddyHanging bathroom storage unit
- tea caddyContainer for storing leaves
- golf caddiesCourse assistants carrying clubs
- golf caddyCourse bag carrier
- shower caddiesBathroom storage containers
- tea caddiesContainers for storing leaves