cyclecad 3.7.0 → 3.9.0
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- package/app/HELP-QUICK-START.md +207 -0
- package/app/HELP-SYSTEM-README.md +287 -0
- package/app/help-viewer.html +805 -0
- package/app/index.html +96 -0
- package/app/js/killer-features-help.json +310 -391
- package/app/js/modules/auto-assembly.js +1146 -0
- package/app/js/modules/digital-twin.js +1225 -0
- package/app/js/modules/engineering-notebook.js +1505 -0
- package/app/js/modules/generative-design.js +159 -6
- package/app/js/modules/machine-control.js +1270 -0
- package/app/js/modules/manufacturability.js +170 -3
- package/app/js/modules/multi-physics.js +167 -7
- package/app/js/modules/parametric-from-example.js +900 -0
- package/app/js/modules/photo-to-cad.js +200 -10
- package/app/js/modules/smart-assembly.js +1667 -0
- package/app/js/modules/smart-parts.js +179 -9
- package/app/js/modules/text-to-cad.js +242 -33
- package/app/tests/KILLER_FEATURES_TEST_GUIDE.md +324 -0
- package/app/tests/index.html +24 -7
- package/app/tests/killer-features-visual-test.html +1362 -0
- package/docs/KILLER-FEATURES-GUIDE.md +2728 -0
- package/docs/KILLER-FEATURES-TUTORIAL.md +1663 -5
- package/package.json +1 -1
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"description": "Intelligent snapping recognizes design intent. Auto-detects bolt circles and linear arrays. Auto-places dimensions on drawings.",
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"examples": ["keep: mounting face (must stay)", "avoid: interference zone", "design space: 200x100x50mm envelope"],
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"description": "Find fasteners and components by international standard.",
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"examples": ["ISO 4762 socket head cap screw", "DIN 912 hexagon socket head cap screw", "ISO 4032 hex nut"],
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"keywords": ["mcmaster", "misumi", "supplier", "catalog", "part number"],
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"description": "Search engineering part libraries and link to supplier catalogs.",
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"examples": ["McMaster 91290A111 (stainless socket head cap)", "Misumi HXB6-10 (aluminum profile)"],
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"tips": "Real-time pricing and availability. Direct links to BOM assembly. Misumi has 50+ categories.",
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"id": "smt-003",
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"module": "Smart Parts",
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"category": "insertion",
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"title": "Insert Component into Assembly",
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"keywords": ["insert", "add", "place", "assembly", "component"],
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"description": "Add a smart part into your assembly at the correct position and orientation.",
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"examples": ["insert M10 bolt centered on hole", "place bearing on shaft", "snap fastener to grid"],
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"syntax": "insert [component] on [target face/hole]",
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"tips": "Auto-aligns component to target geometry. Can offset/rotate as needed. Adds to BOM automatically.",
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"module": "Smart Parts",
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"category": "bom",
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"title": "Generate Bill of Materials (BOM)",
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"keywords": ["bom", "bill of materials", "list", "quantity", "cost"],
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"description": "Automatically generate a complete BOM with quantities, suppliers, and costs.",
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"examples": ["4x M10 socket head cap screw, 6x M6 hex nut, supplier links"],
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"tips": "BOM updates as you add/modify smart parts. Includes supplier links and pricing. Export as Excel.",
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"related": ["smt-004", "smt-006", "smt-007"]
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