scope:

This Standard establishes a framework for organizing a three-dimensional (3D) model and other associated information within the context of a product definition data set, hereafter referred to as data set, for the purpose of conveying a product definition that enables a model-based enterprise (MBE). This Standard contains no requirements pertaining to drawing graphic sheets. The framework defines a common practice to improve design productivity and to deliver consistent data content and structure to consumers of the data to facilitate common exchange interfaces.