The advancements in computer-aided design software has revolutionized the traditional design process. The availability of sophisticated solid modeling tools has resulted in increased productivity and improved product quality. Computer-based analysis tools used for evaluating design or process performance have also made significant advances and are capable of analysing complex problems on a routine basis. The next stage in the development of computer-aided engineering tools is the seamless integration of the design generation and design evaluation phases. This paper addresses the development of a mechanical design system based on the integration of a CAD system with a motion analysis code. The basis for this involves the use of a common product data model and a mechanism for automating the exchange of information between design and analysis phases using predicate logic.

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