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data bank

A collection of data of similar type in a project.

data extraction

The process of extracting specified data from the Data banks. This is done using the Data Extraction tool.

database

A collection of data belonging to a particular project (ship). Each database is identified by a project name. The database is collection of data banks and other files.

default file

A file that controls the performance of a program in some way. Default files constitute important tools to customize the system.

description

Descriptive text for an object.

design model

The direct result of the design activities in one or more applications, stored in a database.

design status

See status.

diamond plate

a small bracket like plate connecting the face plates of profiles.

discipline

See application.

Dotori

The marketing name of an advanced facility for automatic selection of fillet bevel types and calculation of continuously varying bevel angles.

doubling

A small plate at the base of a pillar to strengthen the connection between the pillar and a panel.

drawing revision

There can be several Revisions for a certain Drawing. See also drawing state.

drawing state

The state of a drawing. It shows whether a drawing is closed for updating or not. This is related to Drawing Revisions. An old Drawing Revision is always Closed (frozen). The latest Drawing Revision is by default Open.