Anchor the discussion to one version

A design discussion gets harder when people are looking at different models. Save the current CAD version before requesting feedback. Give it a clear name and date, and keep any exported file with that version. A reviewer should be able to tell which design the images and notes describe.

Record the dimensions that matter to the discussion. Distinguish measured inputs from assumed values. For an enclosure, this might include the component outline, mounting positions and space for cable access. If a measurement is still missing, turn it into a question.

Keep the reasoning beside the change

Write down the alternatives you considered and why you chose the current direction. A short explanation is enough: moving an opening may preserve the component layout, while moving a component may affect its mounting. These notes help someone understand the choice without reconstructing the conversation.

Keep before and after views from comparable angles. Point to the changed area and name the conditions you intended to retain. Pair each view with its model version so a later discussion can return to the same starting point.

Give reviewers a question they can answer

Ask for feedback on a specific task or constraint. Can the connector be reached in the planned arrangement? Which missing dimension prevents a useful review? Put these questions beside the relevant view, then record the response and the next action.

The CADlingo guide below offers a practical way to choose one question for a prototype and plan a meaningful revision. Bring that question into the review, then keep the resulting observations with the design record.

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