What is meant by Effect avoidance?
"Avoiding effects" in the context of construction software refers to the ability to prevent unwanted or unintended consequences when creating or modifying designs. This is particularly important to ensure the integrity and functionality of the design.
Typical software functions in the area of "effect avoidance":
- Collision detection: Identifies and prevents overlaps between components.
- Version control: Enables tracking of changes and prevents unintended modifications.
- Parametric modeling: Allows changes to individual elements without affecting the entire design.
- Constraint management: Defines and monitors relationships between design elements.
- Simulation tools: Enable prediction and avoidance of problems before physical implementation.
- Change notifications: Inform about potential impacts of design changes.
Examples of "avoiding effects":
- Prevention of material overlaps in a 3D construction.
- Ensuring compatibility between different assemblies.
- Avoiding design changes that compromise the stability of the overall construction.
- Adherence to tolerances and fits in component design.
- Prevention of interferences between moving parts in a machine.
- Ensuring manufacturability through early detection of production problems.