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+# CAD Design Guidelines
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+ExoMy was designed using SolidWorks 2018. No additional toolboxes were used.
+
+## Folder Structure
+Assemblies and 3D printed parts are to be stored in the main folder.
+
+```
+- Mechanical Design
+Assemblies and parts go here.
+-- Cables
+-- Drawings
+-- Fasteners
+-- Purchased Parts
+-- Templates
+```
+
+## Part Naming
+The file naming convention is as follows:
+
+**Assemblies**
+
+*`Axx_Name_with_underscore.SLDASM`*
+
+**3D-Printed Parts**
+
+*`Pxx_Name_with_underscores.SLDPRT`*
+
+Replace xx with a new two-digit part-/assemby-number.
+
+**Always** use a new number for a new part/assembly. Don't try to fill in the gaps that occur if old parts are deleted.
+
+## Configurations
+Configurations are used to generate variations of parts (rear/side bogie, left/right wheelbracket, various hats.). They are also used to create drawings and bill of materials. All *`AI_*`* & *`MI_*`* drawings are linked to a similarly named configuration of the main assembly or a subassembly. This allows the generation of a bill of materials, which can then be exported to Excel.
+
+The naming should be kept consist to simplify the referencing in the wiki in case of new releases.
+
+## Exporting and Releases
+Refer to the [wikipage](https://github.com/esa-prl/ExoMy/wiki/Release-Procedure#solidworks).