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The paper presents a 3D parametric design method, relating to utilize the inlaid language-Visual Basic of Applications (VBA) to secondary develop AutoCAD and establish a parametric design program. Compared to 2D Computer-Aid Design (CAD), this method is more efficient and intuitional. Taking the example of chimney-tray gas–liquid distributor, this program can automatically generate the 3D models of chimney-tray gas–liquid distributor with different sizes, just by setting a few parameters. What’s more, distributor’s CAD project drafts could be also obtained through the program by simple data exchange. In this way, manual modeling is replaced by program process, which not only can reduce the duplicated work in the design process but also can enhance the drawing quality and efficiency.
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Zhang, P., Wang, S. (2013). 3D Parametric Design on Chimney-Tray Gas–Liquid Distributor. In: Du, W. (eds) Informatics and Management Science I. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 204. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4802-9_12
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