The development of a geometric modeling/database management interface

Abstract

In order to transfer data between two software systems used as part of an overall CAD/CAM system for the design and manufacture of custom orthopedic footwear, we developed an interface program to map the system's imputs and outputs. This paper discusses the NASCAD-RIM Interface version 1.0 for these two systems, the NASCAD geometric modeler and the RIM relational database management system. This interface program for these widely used systems could prove useful to software developers and users.