Using computer-aided design and technology to automate the creation of drawings from 3D models
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15276/opu.2.72.2025.18Keywords:
computer-aided design of products and technologies, automation of drawing generation, artificial intelligence, Autodesk Inventor, FusionAbstract
The adoption of computer-aided design and technology to automate the creation of drawings is to save time and allow engineers and designers to focus on high-value tasks. By automating the creation of drawings, Fusion frees design teams to spend more time innovating and solving problems, rather than on repetitive tasks. AI-based computer-aided design and technology automation allows them to meet these demands without compromising quality. The ability to quickly create 2D drawings also helps ensure that the design vision is accurately communicated to production teams. This reduces potential delays and misunderstandings during production. A key advantage of Autodesk Fusion’s AI capabilities is its seamless integration with the platform’s cloud environment. Fusion serves as a central hub for data, allowing design teams and manufacturing companies to work with the most up-to-date information. This is extremely important at a time when data is one of the most valuable resources in the industry. For a better understanding of the process and technology of automated drawing generation, we have proposed a block diagram of automated drawing generation in Fusion. The block diagram of automated drawing generation in Fusion consists of three main parts: drawing generation of individual parts, drawing generation of assemblies, and template creation. Each part of the block diagram consists of separate elements that explain the essence of each of the blocks. Examples of using the block diagram for automated generation of both individual drawings of various types and drawings of the assembly unit as a whole are given.
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