--- title: What are these PDPMI, MBD, PMI? description: Origin International MBD --- [![logo-tan](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/file-2255150996-png/Origin-img/logo-tan.png)](https://info.originintl.com/) # Top Ten Tech Tips # Tech Tips Blog ## [ All Posts](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/all) ## [What are these PDPMI, MBD, PMI?](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/what-are-these-pdpmi-mbd-pmi) Posted by [Janet Wiaderny](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/janet-wiaderny) on Fri, Oct 09, 2015 @ 10:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **PDPMI** stands for ‘product data with product manufacturing information’ whereby the product data (**PD**) is the boundary representation model, the solid CAD model if you will. **PMI** (product manufacturing information) refers to the GD&T – the dimensions and tolerances attached to that CAD either in print or 3D model form. The 3D paperless model form is called the **MBD **‘model based definition’ form. **MBD** is more than just visual, there are meaningful links between the GD&T and the features on the CAD model. ## **CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS** ### Help Videos ![CMhelpVidsIcon](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CMhelpVidsIcon.jpg?width=78&height=101&name=CMhelpVidsIcon.jpg)This Icon is installed on the Desktop and the Start menu when CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS is installed. It is an index to all the videos which also includes the Tech Tips. You can also visit our [YouTube Videos](https://www.youtube.com/@OriginInternationalTechTips/videos) - [Contact Us](https://info.originintl.com/contact/) - [Careers](https://info.originintl.com/company/careers/) - [Press Room](https://info.originintl.com/resources/news-events) - [Privacy Policy](https://info.originintl.com/privacy-policy/) - [RSS](https://info.originintl.com/CMS/UI/Modules/BizBlogger/rss.aspx?tabid=224947&moduleid=405729&maxcount=25&t=ef217bd0-8562-4246-83fb-64eb6a91fb80) [![logo-tan](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/file-2255150996-png/Origin-img/logo-tan.png)](https://info.originintl.com/) © Origin International Inc. All rights reserved. Richmond Hill, ON, Canada 416 945-2553 | 800 269-2509 toll free