ISO 10303-232-2002 PDF

Full title and description

Industrial automation systems and integration — Product data representation and exchange — Part 232: Application protocol: Technical data packaging core information and exchange. This part of ISO 10303 (commonly known as STEP, AP232) defines the information constructs and exchange requirements for Technical Data Packages (TDPs) used to share product data and associated documentation between product data management and lifecycle systems.

Abstract

ISO 10303-232:2002 specifies the integrated resources and application-level rules needed to represent and exchange Technical Data Packages (TDPs). It covers content, format, configuration-control parameters and the information requirements necessary to support the creation, exchange, and use of TDPs across product life‑cycle phases (concept, development, production, operations and support, retirement). The standard enables identification of drawings, lists, geometric product shape data, file formats, alternate representations, and associated documentation for configuration-controlled exchange.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed stage).
• Publication date: June 2002.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.040.40 (Industrial process measurement and control; product data representation and exchange).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (ISO 10303‑232:2002).
• Number of pages: 1546 (first edition publication length as listed by ISO).

Scope

This part of ISO 10303 defines the core information content and exchange rules for Technical Data Packages irrespective of product or commodity type. It specifies product definition data, configuration control data, identification of drawings and lists (parts lists, index lists, indentured lists), geometric product shape references, file and format identification, alternate geometric representations, specifications and standards references, and the relationship and grouping of TDP elements to support configuration-controlled exchange across the product life cycle.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and structure of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for interchange and access.
• Requirements for product definition and configuration-control information across life‑cycle phases.
• Identification and linking of drawings, parts lists, index lists and associated documentation to products.
• Specification of geometric product shape references and identification of file formats and media for TDP elements.
• Support for alternate geometric representations and multi-discipline data association.
• Requirements for visual presentation of list data and human-understandable summaries of TDP contents.

Typical use and users

AP232 is typically used by product data management (PDM) and configuration management systems, CAD/CAM vendors, systems integrators, aerospace, defense, heavy equipment and manufacturing organizations that need to exchange comprehensive technical data packages between partners or archive product data. It is applied where controlled disclosure of design, manufacturing and support documentation (drawings, lists, shape files, specifications) is required.

Related standards

AP232 is one part of the ISO 10303 (STEP) family. Related and complementary parts include schema and implementation parts such as Part 11 (EXPRESS language), Part 21 (clear text encoding / STEP-file), other application protocols (for example AP203, AP242) and various integrated resource and presentation parts used by AP232 to express resources, presentation, and product model constructs. Implementers typically reference other ISO 10303 parts and STEP application modules when exchanging geometry, configuration or presentation-related content.

Keywords

ISO 10303, AP232, STEP, Technical Data Package, TDP, product data exchange, PDM, configuration control, technical data packaging, product lifecycle, application protocol.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10303-232:2002 (AP232) is an application protocol within the STEP family that defines the information model and exchange requirements for Technical Data Packages (TDPs) used to transfer product-related documentation and data between systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the core content and structure of TDPs — product definition data, lists and indexes, drawing identification, geometric shape file references, file/format/media identification, alternate representations, specifications, and configuration-control information needed for exchange across the product life cycle.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Users include PDM/PLM administrators, CAD/CAM software vendors, systems integrators, and organizations in aerospace, defense, manufacturing and other industries that require controlled exchange or archival of complete technical data packages.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10303-232:2002 is the first edition published in June 2002. The ISO record shows it as a published International Standard that has undergone periodic reviews and confirmations; implementers should verify the current maintenance or confirmation status with ISO to confirm whether newer revisions or related APs apply to specific use cases.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 232 of the ISO 10303 (STEP) series of standards. It relies on and interoperates with other STEP parts (for example Parts 11, 21, and other application protocols and integrated resources).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords include: Technical Data Package (TDP), STEP, AP232, product data exchange, configuration control, PDM, product lifecycle, file format identification, geometric representation.