When reviewing a parametric CAD draft, first separate the reference dimensions you need to preserve from the revision goals for this round. Reference dimensions are conditions the design must meet, while revision goals describe the shapes or sizes you want to change within those conditions. Keeping them separate also clarifies what to check again after revising the same design.
Define Reference Dimensions as Starting Conditions
Set reference dimensions around the object the part will rest on or attach to. For a desk-mounted headphone hanger, desk thickness is a starting condition. The hanger example presented by CADlingo specifies a desk thickness of 25mm. Record these input conditions separately from dimensions you may change during review, such as the hanger's own width and length.
When you open the draft, first inspect its shape from several directions and check how the reference conditions are reflected in the model. CADlingo describes a workflow for changing views to inspect the structure and adjusting the dimensions and parameters provided by the model. Before making changes, check which items can actually be adjusted.
Write Revision Goals Together with Conditions to Preserve
In a revision request, state both what should change and which conditions should remain. For example, “Keep the desk thickness condition at 25mm and increase the length of the hanger section” makes the scope of this review clear. You can also distinguish between items handled through dimension adjustments and shape changes requested through chat.
In CADlingo, you can adjust the parameters provided by the model, preview the shape, and then apply the changes. You can also request revisions through chat, so apply one change at a time and recheck the reference dimensions and surrounding geometry rather than combining several goals at once.
Check the Results in the Same Design
After a revision, recheck both the changed area and the conditions you intended to preserve. If you changed the hanger's length, for example, also inspect the part that attaches to the desk. CADlingo supports restoring previous versions, which you can use when you need to revisit an earlier revision direction.
Check the Export for Its Intended Use
Before handing over the design, briefly summarize the reference dimensions preserved, the revision goals addressed, and the items the recipient should review. CADlingo describes STEP exports for further CAD editing and STL exports for 3D printing. Choose the format that suits the handoff, and check that the exported file also reflects the intended shape and key dimensions.