Rapidly Building a Parametric Aircraft Model
Rapidly Building a Parametric Aircraft Model

Exploring a Parametric CCA workflow
Published on April 4, 2025
Applications
- General
Key Software Capabilities
- Design automation
- Design optimization
In this video, we take the reusable blocks created from a previous parametric jet model and use them to build a new CCA-style aircraft in just a couple of hours. Complete with fully adjustable geometry, internal payload, and interchangeable propulsion configurations.
The entire model is parametric. Wing dihedral, tail size, internal packaging, and ducting are all driven by linked variables — with no risk of broken blends or rebuild failures. You’ll see how tail size dynamically scales with wingspan, how internal components adjust to maintain alignment, and how entire engine layouts can be swapped with a single block replacement.
It’s a hands-on look at how modular design blocks empower engineering teams to move faster, test radically different concepts, and adapt to evolving requirements, all without starting from scratch.