The Real Value of the CAD/Ordinate Datasets: Often Overlooked!
For many of my aircraft projects listed on the CAD+Blueprints tab, I offer comprehensive datasets of ordinate dimensional data in inches and millimetres listed in Excel spreadsheet tables. This data is extracted directly from original blueprints, verified by development in CAD, and, in many cases, verified by accurate recalculation.
This is the real value of these datasets, many of which took days or even weeks to compile. As an Excel spreadsheet, the X,Y, Z data is easily cut and pasted into your CAD system of choice, instantly providing point datasets that define fuselage frames, wing ribs, cabin contours and so on. It is that easy and saves you many days and weeks of trawling through blueprints and extracting the data piece by piece yourself.
The format of the tables replicates the same layouts as the data presented on the original blueprints, where applicable. So the data is easily cross-referenced for verification.
To give you a clearer picture of what to anticipate, the screenshots above showcase typical coordinate datasets for the P-38, presented in an Excel spreadsheet format. These datasets feature organised columns and rows, making it easy to navigate through the intricate details associated with the P-38’s specifications and performance metrics.
There is one caveat: there is a small cost involved. I have overhead expenses for software licenses and for running this blog Ad-free. I rely on donations and the sale of datasets like this to help cover those ongoing costs.
The Excel spreadsheets provided are fully adaptable and not restricted in any way, allowing you to modify them to meet your specific needs.
I wanted to take a moment to share this brief article that emphasises the true value of the CAD/Ordinate datasets. My aim is to shed light on how these datasets can be instrumental in enhancing your project and productivity. With their rich features and detailed information, the CAD/Ordinate datasets can provide invaluable insights and support, making your work not only more efficient but also more effective.
All datasets are supplemented with CAD models derived from them in commonly used formats, such as DWG, to assist you further.
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