CAD Comparison & Translation Validation

Universal comparison software assures translated models are accurate & meet DPD/MBD supplier requirements 

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VALIDATE: Automate how you document the MCAD dataset translation process, featuring the fastest processing and simplest interface

Validate Software for CAD Comparison

Many aerospace part suppliers in DPD/MBD programs are required to document their method of verifying the accuracy within tolerance of MCAD file translations. Kubotek Kosmos Validate is the leading standalone program for providing fast, complete inspection of CAD translation comparison (including PMI data) and automated compliance reporting to meet supplier requirements like Boeing D6-51991.

Compare CAD From All Major Formats

  • Catia
  • NX
  • JT
  • Solidworks
  • STEP
  • and many others
User interface of Kubotek Kosmos Validate software, showing it's functionality of full face-to-face comparison when evaluating 3D solid CAD models for model-based definition (MBD) workflows
Full Face-to-Face Comparison

Validate's full face-to-face comparison (not just sampled points) ensures your report thoroughly and effortlessly documents CAD model translation

Verify CAD Translation Accuracy Fast

Validate uses our proprietary, engineered-from-the-shop-floor-up universal geometric database. We built this so that models from any major MCAD format retain the highest possible data integrity when translated. (This database is so powerful we license it to other developers of engineering software.) This same level of data specificity is applied when Validate interrogates the authority dataset and derivatives.

Neutral, Third-Party CAD Verification

Validate comprehensively evaluates differences as a truly neutral third-party auditor so you can demonstrate the verification / interrogation methods used to identify potential discrepancies.

Design Data Comparison

Proprietary face-to-face geometric pattern matching analyzes the whole part definition within the user controlled tolerance. This strategy reliably finds the differences across all precise CAD models without the common failures and false positives of the Boolean approach, or missed areas inherent with the sampling of points approach.

This is Boeing's quality system requirement for Aerospace suppliers with sections that require translated CAD data to be validated for quality system compliance.

Measure the distance between entities, points, and positions and angles between two edges or faces, or 4 positions.

A special mode for two sets of hierarchical CAD assembly files scans file names and headers and lists side-by-side results. Users can optionally geometrically compare a selected set of parts or launch processes to compare all parts. Quick side-by-side 3D graphical viewing is available to see differences in impacted parts.

When the authority or derivative files have extra data that is inconsequential to validation, a selective compare can be accomplished by choosing the data from each file for comparison.

When the derivative data is in a different orientation than the authority data (typically for manufacturing setups), the derivative can be automatically or manually oriented to match the authority data before comparison.

When the software that is receiving a solid/surface B-Rep model of the MBD data can not output a B-Rep model (some metrology software) the translation of the authority data is validated by outputting a point cloud sampled from the nominal model (IGES, CSV, etc.). This point data is compared to the authority B-Rep data to perform the validation. (Not available in Limited)

A similar approach is used to compare mesh data in STL derivative files to the precise authority data set (Premium level only).

Support Model-based Definition (MBD) processes by reading Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) including 3D geometric tolerances from all major formats (not available in Limited)

See the full Validate CAD File Compatibility chart.

Authority and derivative files can be processed in sets using a simplified list interface. (Premium level only)

Included: Free Month On-Demand MBD Training

New licenses of Validate now come bundled with a free month of MBD training through our collaboration with Action Engineering and their OSCAR program. OSCAR provides on-demand video and other materials to help your shop ramp up MBD adoption 

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Advanced Tools For CAD Comparison

Simple functionality to verify CAD translations & auto-generate report to provide objective evidence of the translation process

Design Data Comparison

Verify translations to alternate CAD formats

Model Interrogation and Measurement

Quantify results for easy dispositioning

Quality Documentation and Reporting

Complete traceability for audit success

Validate Multiple CAD Formats

Independently verify accuracy of CAD translation

Batch Validation

Enterprise solutions for data migration

Kubotek Kosmos Validate: the most advanced, fastest processing CAD verification solution available

Meet aerospace OEM supplier requirements

Now you can automate the process of creating the objective reports required to be maintained in the event of an OEM audit. Validate auto-generates a PDF for immediate use or sharing. The software also stores a complete translation verification history: view the complete dataset of any comparison your team has performed with just a few clicks. This evidence cannot be manipulated by an external viewer or user

The verification of translations is also a key first step in the process of adding digital thread capabilities to your shop. Driven by initiatives at the FAA and other major federal agencies, the process of model-based definition (MBD) is only going to continue to expand. Validate will help you advance your model-based practices.

User interface of Kubotek Kosmos Revision MBD file utility software with a graphic announcing 7.2 version release
December 10, 2025

7.2 Release of MBD Utilities

Latest Release

Learn more about the most up-to-date features and capabilities of Validate and our other MBD file utilities

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Validate: the easy answer to translation verification