What Are Asks?
Asks are structured queries that allow you to request specific information from an engineering drawing. They enable you to specify exactly what data you need to extract. You can submit multiple Asks in a single request, but you will only be charged for the most expensive one. Therefore, strategically combining Asks can optimize efficiency and cost.
How to Specify Asks
Asks can be imported directly from the Werk24 library and used as follows:
Available Asks
Werk24 currently supports the following Asks:
- AskBalloons: Identifies and extracts the positions of balloons (annotations) on the sheet.
- AskFeatures: Identifies and extracts specific features from the drawing, such as dimensions, threads, bores, chamfers, and other geometric elements.
- AskInsights: Provides deeper insights beyond basic data extraction, including bounding dimensions, likely manufacturing methods, and secondary process classifications.
- AskMetaData: Extracts metadata from the technical drawing, including details such as the drawing number, designation, material, and other key identifiers.
- AskRedaction: Enables redaction of specific elements (e.g., removal of logos and proprietary information) from technical drawings.
- AskSheetImages: Generates thumbnails of the entire sheet image for quick previews.
- AskViewImages: Produces thumbnails of specific views within the drawing for easy reference.
By leveraging these Asks effectively, you can streamline data extraction, enhance automation, and gain valuable insights from engineering drawings.