Naming System

Naming System

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Naming System

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I build a lot of subjects (pop culture) that don't have components with handy intuitive names, like flange, or bolt (or names at all, sometimes its just a bulge or pod). And in some cases, a single component is an *expletive* sculpture, so I need to slice it up into a dozen or more sketches just to model its main shape. So I've been experimenting with a coordinate system to produce the names for the sketches, e.g. XSection 1, XSection 2, Centerline Profile, Mid Level Plan.

 

Though I've migrated to a noun, verb, adjective system for some especially complex efforts, e.g. EndCap_XSection1_Lower, EndCap_Rails_Lower. For naming bodies, e.g. EndCap_Loft_XSection1-2 or Rim_sweep_1 lets me cross reference where the sketch is in the browser.

 

I know that lots of military projects use a deliberate coordinate system, albeit its a destroyer, or multi-engine bomber for their design systems, a bit overkill for me. But was curious what other naming systems are in use. Because I'm finding that my system still requires some ramp up time to re-acquire a mental picture of where the resources are for any specific body or component. Thanks in advance...

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