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We present a new modeling approach that transfers the power of object orientation from the programmer to the end user. The approach is non-geometric and independent of the application. The keywords are semantic (supporting conceptual reasoning), dynamic (supporting creativity and flexibility), relations (supporting constraints) and structure (reducing complexity). The main innovation is its dynamic object technology: the end user can extend applications at runtime with her/his problem-specific notions, constraints and structures. Coupled with modern intelligent user interface techniques this technology realizes a new big step towards intuitive graphical interactive example-based programming. This opens the horizon for a new generation of easy-to-customize CAD systems that exceed the possibilities of current parametric and feature-based shape modeling and introduces more logic into modeling. New system can be realized that support early design and branch-specific product modeling.
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Greipel, K.P., Colpaert, J. (1995). Dynamic and semantic modeling — a new approach to model products. In: Rix, J., Haas, S., Teixeira, J. (eds) Virtual Prototyping. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34904-6_8
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