Creating Shape Models from Complex CAD drawings

This document presents T4STAR, a software tool developed by EADS Astrium, aimed at simplifying the extraction of geometric shapes from complex CAD models for thermal analysis applications in aerospace. It highlights T4STAR's features, such as importing CAD geometry, interactive shape creation, and the ability to manage shapes through a model browser for efficient geometry manipulation. The paper concludes that T4STAR significantly reduces the labor involved in creating simplified thermal models necessary for accurate analysis in various applications.