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===Introduction===
 
===Introduction===
STEPcode has the ability to generate c++ classes for the various STEP application protocols which are used for parsing STEP files. Developing a step-g parser that would have the ability to parse various STEP files could be achieved by determining the file schema using the FILE_SCHEMA instance within the file header and then switching to appropriate parser but this would not be efficient as there would be so much repeated code generated and it would also lead to an increase in compile and build time of BRL-CAD thus the need for a unified parser.
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STEPcode has the ability to generate c++ classes for the various STEP application protocols which are used for parsing STEP files. Developing a step-g parser that would have the ability to parse various STEP files could be achieved by determining the file schema using the FILE_SHEMA instance within the file header and then switching to appropriate parser but this would not be efficient as there would be so much repeated code generated and it would also lead to an increase in compile and build time of BRL-CAD thus the need for a unified parser.
 
The ability to support many protocols within one framework is one of the key strengths of STEP. All the protocols are all built on the same set of Integrated Resources, so they all use the same definitions for the same information. For example, AP203 and AP214 use the same definitions for three dimensional geometry, assembly data and basic product information. Therefore making it possible to enable  STEPcode generate a parser, which supports multiple application protocols simultaneously.
 
The ability to support many protocols within one framework is one of the key strengths of STEP. All the protocols are all built on the same set of Integrated Resources, so they all use the same definitions for the same information. For example, AP203 and AP214 use the same definitions for three dimensional geometry, assembly data and basic product information. Therefore making it possible to enable  STEPcode generate a parser, which supports multiple application protocols simultaneously.
  
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===Documentation and testing===
 
===Documentation and testing===
  
This phase of the project would have to do with mainly testing the functionality of the step-g converter against the newly developed parser. Testing would actually have to be carried out after every modification through out the development process in order to catch and fix bugs introduced early. It would also incorporate bug fixing within some existing part of the code, proper code commenting and an update of the STEP manual.
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This phase of the project would have to do with mainly testing the functionality of the step-g converter against the newly developed parser.
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It would also incorporate some bug fixing, proper code commenting and an update of the STEP manual.
  
 
==Reference==
 
==Reference==
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==Time-line==
 
==Time-line==
  
===27 April – 24 May (4 weeks)  Community Bonding===
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===27 April – 24 May Community Bonding===
 
Initializing communication with mentor. Do more research on project, get setup and ready to begin coding. Learn more about STEP standards and EPRESS data modeling language.
 
Initializing communication with mentor. Do more research on project, get setup and ready to begin coding. Learn more about STEP standards and EPRESS data modeling language.
  
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===30 June – 3 July (3 days) Mid term evaluation===
 
===30 June – 3 July (3 days) Mid term evaluation===
  
=== 4 July –  4 August (4 weeks)===
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===3 June –  4 August (4 weeks)===
 
Updating merged file to add support for AP242 and resolving issues involved with this update to ensure C++ classes are properly generated and handled.
 
Updating merged file to add support for AP242 and resolving issues involved with this update to ensure C++ classes are properly generated and handled.
  
===5 August – 11 August (1 week)===
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===4 August – 11 August (1 week)===
 
Integrating new C++ parser with step-g.
 
Integrating new C++ parser with step-g.
  
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===24 August – 28 August (4 days) Final Evaluation===
 
===24 August – 28 August (4 days) Final Evaluation===
  
==Time Availability==
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==Availability==
I have no commitment within the Google summer of code period except for my end of semester exams which would run for about two weeks around 24 June– 11 July , but I would make up for the time by putting in more hour before this period guarantying at-least 40 hours a week.
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I have no commitment within the Google summer of code period except for my end of semester exams which would run for about two weeks around 24 June– 11 July , but I would make up for the time by putting in more hour before this period guarantying of at-least 40 hours a week.
  
 
==About Me==
 
==About Me==
 
* 2013 – 2014: Freshman  Computer Engineering [http://www.ubuea.cm University Of Buea Cameroon]  
 
* 2013 – 2014: Freshman  Computer Engineering [http://www.ubuea.cm University Of Buea Cameroon]  
 
* 2014 – 2015: Freshman  Computer Science and Mathematics [http://www.ubuea.cm University Of Buea Cameroon]
 
* 2014 – 2015: Freshman  Computer Science and Mathematics [http://www.ubuea.cm University Of Buea Cameroon]
My change in department was because of my passion for coding and mathematics and also due to my low interest/motivation for electronics which was a large part of the engineering curriculum. This has given me the time to focus on the thing I am very passionate about and since this is the first year computer science is being offered as a major for the undergraduate level at my university, participating in the Google summer of code would be an encouragement to others who intend to enroll into this department.
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My change in department was because of my passion for coding and mathematics and also due to my low interest/motivation for electronic which was a large part of the engineering curriculum. This has given me the time to focus on the thing I am very passionate about and since this is the first year computer science is being offered as a major for the undergraduate level at my university, participating in the Google summer of code would be an encouragement to others who intend to enroll into this department.
 
I am primarily a c/c++ programmer with special interest in computer graphics, computer networking, multi-threading and artificial intelligence.
 
I am primarily a c/c++ programmer with special interest in computer graphics, computer networking, multi-threading and artificial intelligence.
  

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