Design intent means creating a model so future modifications happen correctly.
Depending on the context, design purpose relates to certain goals in various fields:
Engineering and CAD: using parameters, constraints, and equations so the model adapts predictably when edited
Product Development and Manufacturing: Design intent encompasses the sum of all decisions—including material selection, cost limits, aesthetics, and manufacturing capabilities
Example
Instead of manually locating holes, use
- Symmetry
- Midpoint
- Relations
- Patterns
Now if dimensions change everything updates correctly.