CAD Specifications

CAD Specifications Overview

CAD Specifications are ENOVIA documents used to contain files that define the physical, geometric characteristics of the connected parts.

The containers are automatically created for mechanical parts and new revisions, but may be attached to other part types.

The two types of CAD document containers are both accessible on the part Specifications page.

Only one of each container may exist for a part/part revision.

CAD Spec	CAD Derived
Contains 2D .pdf and 3D .jt files for viewing. Represents the official Lexmark specification files for the part and is always specific to a single part; The name of the CAD Spec always matches the name of the part.	Contains all other EDI output coming from NX. Contains additional file translations that may be used in communicating with a partner or supplier.

NOTE: Each time a part is revised, it is automatically connected to the latest revision of its specifications.

The lifecycle of production parts and production specifications are the same.
The state of the part will never be more advanced than the state of its CAD specifications.
When promoting a production part, CAD specifications are automatically promoted.

However, CAD specifications can be promoted ahead of a production part.