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DRAFTING ILLUSTRATING [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2011-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided design
1, record 1, English, computer%2Daided%20design
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAD 1, record 1, English, CAD
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
design activities, including drafting and illustrating, in which data processing systems are used to carry out functions such as designing, simulating, or improving a part or a product 1, record 1, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Computer-aided design programs may provide precise dimensioning and positioning of each graphic element for engineering and manufacturing purposes. 1, record 1, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See computer-aided design and manufacturing. 1, record 1, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
computer-aided design; CAD: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-24:1995]. 2, record 1, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conception assistée par ordinateur
1, record 1, French, conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 1, record 1, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ensemble des activités de conception, y compris le dessin et l'illustration, qui utilisent des systèmes informatiques pour assurer des fonctions telles que la conception, la simulation ou l'amélioration d'une pièce ou d'un produit 1, record 1, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les programmes de conception assistée par ordinateur peuvent dimensionner et positionner avec précision chaque élément graphique à des fins d'ingénierie et de fabrication. 1, record 1, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir conception et fabrication assistées par ordinateur. 1, record 1, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
conception assistée par ordinateur; CAO : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-24:1995]. 2, record 1, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Computer Graphics
- Industrial Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided drafting
1, record 2, English, computer%2Daided%20drafting
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- computer-aided drawing 2, record 2, English, computer%2Daided%20drawing
correct, standardized
- computer aided drafting 3, record 2, English, computer%20aided%20drafting
correct
- CAD 4, record 2, English, CAD
correct
- CAD 4, record 2, English, CAD
- CA drawing 5, record 2, English, CA%20drawing
correct, standardized
- computer-assisted drafting 6, record 2, English, computer%2Dassisted%20drafting
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of computers for drafting or illustrating. 5, record 2, English, - computer%2Daided%20drafting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer-aided drafting; computer-aided drawing; CA drawing: terms standardized by ISO and CSA. 7, record 2, English, - computer%2Daided%20drafting
Record 2, Key term(s)
- computer aided drawing
- computer assisted drafting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Infographie
- Dessin industriel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dessin assisté par ordinateur
1, record 2, French, dessin%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DAO 2, record 2, French, DAO
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de dessin dans lequel le tracé est seulement esquissé par le dessinateur, le tracé final étant réalisé par l'ordinateur associé, généralement en mode dialogué. 3, record 2, French, - dessin%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la CAO (Conception assistée par ordinateur) et la DAO (Dessin assisté par ordinateur) ne sont que des maillons du processus de l'élaboration d'un produit industriel [...] 4, record 2, French, - dessin%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dessin assisté par ordinateur; DAO : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO et la CSA. 5, record 2, French, - dessin%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
- Gráficos de computadora
- Diseño industrial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diseño asistido por ordenador
1, record 2, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20asistido%20por%20ordenador
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drafting and illustrating 1, record 3, English, drafting%20and%20illustrating
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dessins et illustrations 1, record 3, French, dessins%20et%20illustrations
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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