Automatically Generate
Drawing Variants
Reduce engineering cycles from hours to minutes by automating hundreds of drawing variants from parametric master templates.
Manual Drafting is a Bottleneck
Engineers spend countless hours modifying the same drawings for every new order. This manual process is slow, prone to errors, and prevents your team from focusing on innovation.
The Manual BottleNeck
Engineering teams often face a breaking point where drawing volume outpaces capacity.
- Hours per Order: Manually adjusting parameters takes 4-8 hours per variant.
- High Error Rate: Dimension slips and typos lead to shop floor rework.
- Senior Talent Drain: Experts stuck doing repetitive drafting work.
Rule-Based Automation
- Rules replace rework Engineering logic is captured once as reusable rules—no more manual edits for every variant.
- CAD-native automation Geometry, dimensions, annotations, and views update automatically inside your CAD environment.
- Production-ready outputs Drawings, BOMs, and PDFs are generated together—always consistent with your standards.
What You Can Expect
90% Faster Turnaround
Reduce drawing generation time from hours to minutes per order.
Zero Manufacturing Errors
Rule-based validation eliminates human drafting mistakes.
Infinite Scalability
Handle 10x order volume without adding engineering headcount.
How It Works
A systematic approach to engineering freedom.
1. Master Templates
We convert your existing models into parametric "master templates" containing all logic for geometry, dimensions, and view configurations.
2. Rule Engine
Our engine applies validation, calculation, and selection rules to ensure every configuration meets engineering standards before generation.
3. Output Generation
The system automatically produces all required manufacturing assets:
Manual vs. Automated Workflow
| Metric | Manual Process | Automated Process |
|---|---|---|
| Time per Order | 4 - 8 Hours | 15 - 30 Minutes |
| Error Rate | High (Typing/Calc errors) | Zero (Rule-validated) |
| Feature Required | Senior Engineer | Sales / Jr. Engineer |
| Scalability | Linear (Hire more people) | Infinite (Run more jobs) |
Platforms We Support
We build variant drawing automation for the CAD platforms you already use:
Autodesk Inventor
Using iLogic, custom add-ins, and Inventor API
SolidWorks
Using DriveWorks, design tables, and SolidWorks API
AutoCAD
Using dynamic blocks, AutoLISP, and .NET add-ins
Revit
Using parametric families, Dynamo scripts, and Revit API
Additional CAD platforms and custom engineering environments can be supported based on project requirements.
Typical Use Cases
Manufacturing Scenarios
- Custom fabricated products
- Machinery with modular options
- Sheet metal assemblies
- Configurable industrial equipment
Engineering Workflows
- Sales drawing generation
- Order-specific manufacturing prints
- Proposal automation
- Standard product variant creation
Manual Drafting vs. Automated Drawing Generation
See how automation transforms the drawing variant workflow.
| Aspect | Manual Drafting | Automated Generation (FDES) |
|---|---|---|
| Time per Variant | 2–8 hours per drawing variant, depending on complexity | Under 5 minutes — fully dimensioned and annotated |
| Error Rate | Common. Wrong dimensions, missing annotations, outdated title blocks. | Zero errors. Every output follows validated rules and templates. |
| Consistency | Varies by drafter. Different people produce different-looking drawings. | 100% consistent. Every drawing matches your company standards. |
| Scalability | Linear. 100 variants = 100x the manual effort. | 100 or 10,000 variants — same effort. Rules handle the scale. |
| Engineering Bottleneck | Senior engineers tied up doing repetitive drawing edits. | Engineers freed for design work. Drawings generate on demand. |
| Turnaround | Days to weeks for a full drawing package. | Minutes to hours. Customers and manufacturing get drawings same-day. |
| Revision Handling | Manual. Every change requires re-editing multiple drawings. | Change the rule once — all affected variants update automatically. |
Is Drawing Automation Right for You?
This service is ideal for teams that create repetitive drawing variants from standard templates.
Engineering & Drafting Teams
Your team spends hours manually modifying master drawings for each new size, configuration, or customer specification.
Building Products & Steel Fabrication
You produce structural components, profiles, or building products with hundreds of size variants that follow standard rules.
Industrial Equipment Manufacturers
Your product line includes standard assemblies with parametric variations—and every order requires updated GA drawings.
Teams with Long Turnaround Times
Drawing delivery takes days instead of hours, and your backlog is holding up manufacturing schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with my existing CAD models?
What software do I need?
Can I connect this to my ERP?
How long does implementation take?
What Engineering Teams Achieve
Reduction in drawing generation time
Manufacturing errors from drafting mistakes
Typical pilot project timeline
"What used to take our engineers 4-6 hours per order now generates in under 20 minutes. The quality is consistent, and we've eliminated shop floor rework from drafting errors entirely."
Industries Using This Service
Eliminate Repetitive Drawing Work from Your Engineering Team
Let's discuss how variant drawing automation transforms your workflow.