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CAD INTELLIGENCE. CONNECTED QUALITY.

Every detail matters.
Keep it connected.

One planned platform to take a part from CAD and drawings to validated revisions, inspection plans and traceable quality records. Built around precision. Designed to run where your data belongs.

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PRODUCT VISION · IN DEVELOPMENT

The full platform is in development. The local preview reads STEP geometry and displays it in 3D; the hosted workspace opens reports and checks source-file identity.

ONE PRODUCTA shared project, from design to inspection
80 REQUIREMENTSThe full engineering roadmap
LOCAL BY DESIGNWorkstation, on-premises and offline targets

USE THE LOCAL PREVIEW

Open a part. Inspect its faces. Keep the results.

Review STEP geometry on your computer, inspect CAD face properties and carry the observations into a saved record or spreadsheet.

01

Open your STEP file

The local engine reads the file, records its units and shows the transferred geometry.

02

Review the faces

Select a surface in 3D or the table. See its type, CAD area and supported cylinder or cone parameters.

03

Keep your review

Save the inspection to reopen its model and face results, or export the observations as CSV.

Choose a review taskOpen the report workspace →See working preview capabilities ↓

The website opens saved PartDatum reports. Importing a STEP file requires the local Mac preview.

Working in the local preview

These ten scoped capabilities have Preview status. Broader product workflows remain Planned until their complete scope is ready.

  • STEP import & topology inventoryPreview
  • 3D view, rotate & zoomPreview
  • Face selection, surface type & CAD areaPreview
  • Cylinder radius / diameter & cone anglesPreview
  • Source file SHA-256 & size checkPreview
  • Mac startup with loading progressPreview
  • Save and reopen inspection resultsPreview
  • Export raw face observations to CSVPreview
  • Review and select faces in a paginated tablePreview
  • Single-solid CAD volume, surface area and X/Y/Z extentsPreview
Latest development

PMI comparisons now export a standalone readable report with all attribute groups, unresolved labels and source hashes. Ten relevant tests passed; a browser download matched the report generator exactly. No semantic GD&T acceptance; R7 unchanged.

  • Close reports and clear a sessionImplemented · acceptance pending
  • Cancel a running local reviewImplemented · acceptance pending
  • Distinguishable report filenamesImplemented · acceptance pending
  • Save and reopen multiple reports togetherImplemented · acceptance pending
  • Compare two reports: counts, CAD volume, area and axis extentsImplemented · acceptance pending
  • View two saved 3D previews at a shared scale with linked camerasImplemented · acceptance pending
  • Added/removed CAD volume core — native regressions passedImplemented · acceptance pending
  • Two-file comparison and notes — Mac preview; printable and changed-region views in developmentImplemented · acceptance pending
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Working scope · local ARM64 web preview · 26 September 2026

Open a tool below. Fresh STEP measurements require the local service; saved examples do not constitute new measurements.

Local experimental tools and their current scope
ToolWhat is implementedAcceptance
Single-session revision reviewPMI source values, asymmetric tolerances, explicit limits, composite-frame links and datum-target parameters. Source-face region links and readable reports; unresolved values stay unread. Full semantic GD&T acceptance remains open.Experimental · product acceptance open
Surface deviationTwo-direction sampled distances, explicit outside-region observations and labelled reduced display tessellation. Measurements use BRep; not certified Hausdorff.Experimental · product acceptance open
Model healthTopology and tolerance observations with explicit inventory-only status when analysis is incomplete. Missing checks do not pass.Experimental · product acceptance open
Assembly treeXCAF structure, placements and definition observations.Experimental · product acceptance open
Assembly differenceRead two STEP files or saved trees; search name paths, filter recorded placement differences, browse more entries and export the full review.Experimental · product acceptance open
Selected face deviationSelect two live imported faces, measure both directions, save results and reopen them read-only without reusing old handles.Experimental · product acceptance open
Source validation declarationsDeclared geometry properties appear across health, deviation, assembly and assembly difference. Missing declarations do not pass; assembly validation properties remain unsupported.Experimental · product acceptance open

R15b accepted by external observation: NIST 18/18 in 90 s. R16 distribution preparation adds embedded-image HTML reports and delivery documentation. The guide passed external observation. Separate-user installation remains untested but does not block R17a Linux/Docker web work. Windows is deferred to v2; no VPS deployment has started.

Source companion v7 includes 35 archives and 419 verified entries. Stored Mach-O sections match for 71 bundled libraries; headers, signatures and other binary data are outside this check. Complete source/build and redistribution review remain open.

THE PLATFORM

From incoming CAD to inspection evidence.

Bring the work around a part into one project. Each capability below is part of the planned PartDatum platform.

01Planned

Read, repair & prepare

Work with native CAD, assemblies, neutral formats, meshes and scans. Keep every repair tied to the original.

02Planned

Know exactly what changed

Compare geometry, assemblies and semantic PMI. Follow each revision into the inspection work it affects.

03Planned

Make design intent usable

Structure dimensions, GD&T, datums and associations. Check MBD readiness and preserve engineering meaning.

04Planned

Turn drawings into characteristics

Extract PDF and scanned annotations, apply balloons, review uncertain readings and track drawing revisions.

05Planned

Close the inspection loop

Connect characteristic lists, FAI/AS9102 and PPAP reports, measurement results, trends and nonconformities.

06Planned

Plan how to measure

Model task-specific uncertainty, compare probing strategies and develop inspection plans with access and collision checks.

07Planned

Connect the engineering systems

Bring Creo, NX, SolidWorks, CATIA and PLM workflows into the same controlled publishing and review process.

08Planned

Keep control of your data

Target fully offline installation, local processing, controlled access and optional local AI assistance.

ONE CONTINUOUS WORKFLOW

A revision arrives. The whole project stays in context.

The planned workflow links each requirement to its source, history, inspection method and result—so a design change can be reviewed across the work it affects.

  1. 01

    Import & identify

    Keep the authority model, units and source references.

  2. 02

    Validate & compare

    Review geometry, PMI and revision differences.

  3. 03

    Plan & measure

    Connect sampling, uncertainty and measurement results.

  4. 04

    Report & trace

    Carry the evidence into quality records and the next revision.

PRECISION IS THE FOUNDATION

Trust the evidence behind the answer.

01 /

Engineering geometry first

Display meshes and rounded labels must never determine engineering acceptance.

02 /

Explicit uncertainty

Separate modeling tolerances, numerical error and measurement uncertainty.

03 /

Every decision has a source

Preserve original files, rule versions and review history. Incomplete evidence stays visible.

PORTFOLIO COMPARISON

A complete product vision. A transparent comparison.

Compare PartDatum with Capvidia, ITI, High QA, Hexagon and ZEISS. Each brand has one column, with the relevant products and options grouped underneath.

PartDatum: ✓ Verified for stated scope · Preview · Planned · × Out of scope. Competitor checks indicate documented capabilities in the reviewed products.

The local preview includes STEP inventory, source-file matching and a basic 3D view. These are preview capabilities; professional-use acceptance is still open.

✓ DocumentedPreviewPlanned× Out of scope— Not documented

Scroll to compare all brands → Expand “Products & sources” for the evidence behind each check.

PartDatum capability status compared with five competitor brands
CapabilityPartDatumOne integrated productCapvidiaReviewed portfolioITI · WiproReviewed portfolioHigh QAReviewed portfolioHexagonReviewed portfolioZEISSReviewed portfolio
Inventory report ↔ source SHA-256 checkPreview— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented
Native CAD & assembly importPlanned✓ Documented
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QIF / STEP AP242 publishingPlannedWorking subset: STEP import and assembly inventory✓ Documented
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Derivative geometry validationPlanned✓ Documented
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CAD revision comparisonPlannedWorking subset: sampled deviation, face pairs and assembly candidates✓ Documented
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Semantic PMI comparisonPlanned✓ Documented
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Semantic PMI repairPlanned✓ Documented
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Source CAD / PMI rule checksPlannedWorking subset: local model-health observations✓ Documented
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2D ↔ 3D annotation synchronizationPlanned✓ Documented
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Surface repair & reconstructionPlanned✓ Documented
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Mesh / point-cloud reconstructionPlanned✓ Documented
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Drawing capture & ballooningPlanned✓ Documented
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Bill of characteristicsPlanned✓ Documented
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FAI / AS9102 / PPAP reportingPlanned✓ Documented
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Measurement-result reuse workflowPlanned✓ Documented
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Revision impact on plans & reportsPlanned— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented
Task-specific CMM uncertaintyPlanned✓ Documented
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Probe & sampling strategy simulationPlanned✓ Documented
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Machine / fixture collision checksPlanned— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented✓ Documented
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Creo publishing plug-inPlanned✓ Documented
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— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented
NX publishing plug-inPlanned✓ Documented
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— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented
SolidWorks publishing plug-inPlanned✓ Documented
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— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented
PLM-triggered processing & publishingPlanned✓ Documented
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— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented
Full offline install / update targetPlanned— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented
Optional local AI & controlled MCPPlanned— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented
PMI-based inspection planningPlanned— Not documented— Not documented✓ Documented
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Measurement data & inspection reportsPlannedWorking subset: saved inspection and measurement records✓ Documented
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Statistical process control (SPC)Planned— Not documented— Not documented✓ Documented
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CNC machining toolpath generation (CAM)× Out of scope— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented✓ Documented
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— Not documented
Structural / fluid simulation solvers (FEA / CFD)× Out of scope— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented— Not documented

Out of scope: CNC cutting toolpaths and structural/fluid solvers. Our roadmap includes inspection probe paths and measurement uncertainty simulation. No CAE solver portfolio was reviewed here.

A competitor check means at least one reviewed product documents the capability. Separate products, options or integrations may be needed; coverage varies by format and release. — means not found in the reviewed sources, not proven absence. PartDatum checkmarks require documented scope, tests and workflow acceptance. Preview is not professional release status.

Source review: 6 September 2026. No performance, price or superiority claim is made.

Comparison sources & scope notes

This comparison covers selected CAD, quality and metrology products relevant to our roadmap, not every product sold by these companies. Capvidia includes nine product areas; Balloon2D is an MBDVidia tier. ITI is a Wipro company. CALYPSO options and PiWeb modules are grouped under ZEISS. Product families do not imply a single license. Expand a brand below to browse its reviewed products.

Capvidia offers implementation services. PartDatum’s plan includes guided setup, templates, help and training workflows; delivered consulting services are not claimed.

THE FULL SCOPE

80 requirements. One product roadmap.

Explore every requirement in the agreed engineering plan. These are development targets, including advanced capabilities beyond the initial workspace.

01

CAD, geometry & repair

8 planned requirements
  • GEO-01Import native CAD parts, assemblies, reused components and source references.
  • GEO-02Read STEP AP242 (including the Edition 3 target), QIF, IGES and selected mesh or point-cloud profiles, with geometry and PMI support identified separately.
  • GEO-03Preserve units, coordinate systems, transformations and topology.
  • GEO-04Repair gaps, small edges, surface joins and tolerance issues while retaining the original.
  • GEO-05Create, join, split, trim and fit surfaces, including conversion to analytic geometry.
  • GEO-06Clean and remesh triangulations; process point clouds with approximation evidence.
  • GEO-07Reconstruct features, surfaces and solids from meshes or point clouds.
  • GEO-08Generate derivative models linked to the source, repaired model and export history.
02

Validation & revision control

8 planned requirements
  • VAL-01Detect local differences in B-rep surfaces and solids, including equal-volume changes.
  • VAL-02Match faces and features across revisions without assuming stable export IDs.
  • VAL-03Offer datum-based, fixed-transform and best-fit alignment as distinct options.
  • VAL-04Compare assembly trees, quantities, placements and part attributes.
  • VAL-05Compare PMI values, symbols, datum relationships, notes and geometry associations.
  • VAL-06Compare scan or mesh data to nominal geometry without treating unmeasured regions as conforming.
  • VAL-07Produce human-readable and machine-readable validation evidence with source, rule and engine versions.
  • VAL-08Expose reader loss, unsupported content and unresolved comparisons as explicit states.
03

Semantic PMI & GD&T

8 planned requirements
  • PMI-01Structure dimensions, tolerances, datums, modifiers, surfaces and notes as typed records.
  • PMI-02Distinguish graphical annotations from machine-interpretable semantic PMI.
  • PMI-03Check supported GD&T and company rules using versioned ASME/ISO profiles.
  • PMI-04Identify missing references, inconsistent datums and nominal geometry mismatches.
  • PMI-05Offer reversible corrections for supported PMI issues with before-and-after evidence.
  • PMI-06Synchronize 2D and 3D annotation relationships through CAD integrations.
  • PMI-07Check layers, naming, parameters, assemblies and modeling practices.
  • PMI-08Handle repeated features, critical characteristics, zones and saved views.
04

Drawings & local OCR

8 planned requirements
  • DRW-01Extract text, lines, coordinates and tables directly from vector PDFs.
  • DRW-02Run local OCR on scanned drawings, photographs and image PDFs.
  • DRW-03Parse GD&T frames, diameter/radius, plus/minus, surface and hole callouts.
  • DRW-04Resolve general tolerances, units, drawing zones and note relationships.
  • DRW-05Create automatic or regional balloons with manual correction and numbering control.
  • DRW-06Identify added, removed and changed requirements between drawing revisions.
  • DRW-07Show extraction confidence and items requiring human review.
  • DRW-08Improve local extraction using organization-specific correction examples.
05

Characteristics & quality reporting

8 planned requirements
  • RPT-01Build a shared bill of characteristics from 2D and 3D sources.
  • RPT-02Provide versioned FAI/AS9102 and PPAP report templates.
  • RPT-03Link numerical and conformity results to the model, part, serial or lot and measurement device.
  • RPT-04Export ballooned PDFs, Excel, CSV/JSON and local HTML reports.
  • RPT-05Create 3D HTML packages and develop required 3D PDF reading/writing profiles.
  • RPT-06Provide export adapters for targets such as Net-Inspect, with offline file packages.
  • RPT-07Identify inspection plans and reports affected by revision changes.
  • RPT-08Connect measurement trends, statistical process control and nonconformities to design requirements.
06

Measurement uncertainty

8 planned requirements
  • UNC-01Model CMM, probe, environmental and part-form contributions to measurement error.
  • UNC-02Propagate correlated inputs with Monte Carlo and appropriate analytical methods.
  • UNC-03Calculate the effects of sampling, datum construction and surface fitting.
  • UNC-04Evaluate measurement bias separately from variability.
  • UNC-05Compare CMM, probing and sampling strategies against a consistent measurement objective.
  • UNC-06Simulate CAD/QIF-based measurement without connecting to physical CMM hardware.
  • UNC-07Validate uncertainty models against calibrated examples and independent metrology assessment.
  • UNC-08Offer measurement-strategy training and equipment-selection scenarios.
07

Inspection planning & simulation

8 planned requirements
  • PLN-01Define instruments and inspection rules using QIF Resources/Rules concepts.
  • PLN-02Generate sampling plans from geometry, accessibility and uncertainty requirements.
  • PLN-03Check collisions among probes, fixtures, parts and machine motion.
  • PLN-04Develop program and plan adapters for selected CMM software profiles.
  • PLN-05Import welding symbols, associated features, paths, directions and points.
  • PLN-06Link measurement results back to the plan and error model.
  • PLN-07Recommend strategies balancing measurement time, uncertainty and access constraints.
  • PLN-08Flag measurability issues and missing inspection coverage during design.
08

CAD integration & automation

8 planned requirements
  • ENT-01Run reproducible conversion, comparison and publishing jobs.
  • ENT-02Develop local adapters for Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA and selected systems.
  • ENT-03Integrate Creo, NX, SolidWorks and required CATIA interfaces with explicit version dependencies.
  • ENT-04Expose a local API, command line and controlled MCP tools.
  • ENT-05Scale from a workstation to an on-premises server with multiple workers.
  • ENT-06Exchange controlled technical data packages between organizations.
  • ENT-07Preserve long-term archives, reprocessing history and version migrations.
  • ENT-08Provide extension interfaces for adapters and report templates.
09

Offline operation & data control

8 planned requirements
  • SEC-01Install, activate and start on a clean computer without internet access.
  • SEC-02Run the application and required dependencies without external connections.
  • SEC-03Distribute OCR and model weights locally with versioning and signatures.
  • SEC-04Provide local identity, directory integration and project-level permissions.
  • SEC-05Manage local files, databases, caches, temporary data and backups.
  • SEC-06Isolate CAD, PDF and XML parsers in resource-limited processes.
  • SEC-07Record operations, approvals, corrections and exports in a tamper-evident audit trail.
  • SEC-08Support signed offline updates, rollback and backup recovery.
10

Workspace, local AI & usability

8 planned requirements
  • UX-01Provide a 3D workspace for large assemblies, sections, selections, balloons and differences.
  • UX-02Navigate from findings to source drawings, models, rules and reports in one flow.
  • UX-03Offer optional local AI for explanations and workflow assistance.
  • UX-04Ground suggestions in source evidence and organization-local correction history.
  • UX-05Use the same controlled functions through the interface and MCP.
  • UX-06Separate display approximation from engineering calculations.
  • UX-07Provide English and Turkish interfaces, offline help and reversible actions.
  • UX-08Package required local processing without external per-page charges.

START WITH THE WORKSPACE

Explore the first piece of the bigger picture.

Use the local preview for STEP inspection and a basic 3D view. The hosted workspace lets you review reports and verify their source-file identity.

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