CAD data is constantly being changed, translated, and shared. It’s important to track these changes, validate that only what is meant to be changed gets changed, and that every derivative matches the original data. Many companies validate data manually. It’s difficult, however, to catch every change and it takes time. This process is cumbersome and inconsistent, not to mention unreliable and in fact risky. Many companies, however, recognized these issues and found a better way to stay ahead of the process