Parametric vs Direct Modeling
Parametric modelers store an ordered recipe of features that is replayed on every edit, while direct modelers push and pull the final B-rep faces with no recorded history. History gives automatic downstream updates and captured intent at the cost of fragility; direct editing is robust on imported or one-off geometry but forgets why the shape is what it is.
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Parametric modelers store an ordered recipe of features that is replayed on every edit, while direct modelers push and pull the final B-rep faces with no recorded history. History gives automatic downstream updates and captured intent at the cost of fragility; direct editing is robust on imported or one-off geometry but forgets why the shape is what it is.
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