Dimensions for non-linear geometry
Hey everyone. I am currently an engineering student with some experience in autodesk inventor and solidworks and I have a question for you guys my instructor just cannot seem to answer. When building parts with straight edges or linear curves I find the modeling and drawing methodology to be straightforward and simple. However, once you enter the realm of non-linear geometry this changes quickly and I cannot fathom how its done.
When engineers design and create car frames or fighter jet wings how do they dimension these models when there is so many organic shapes intermingling? I have played around with T-splines and made some organic models myself but when it comes to the drawing stage to put dimensions into the part I am at a loss as to how this is done. Does anyone have any experience in this field or perhaps an idea where there might be some resources on the issue? Textbook or otherwise? Thank you for your time everyone!