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[MECAD Systems Knowledge Base](https://faq.mecad.co.za/knowledge) 2. [SOLIDWORKS Inspection](https://faq.mecad.co.za/knowledge/solidworks-inspection) # SOLIDWORKS Inspection The SOLIDWORKS® Inspection add-in automates the ballooning of engineering drawings and 3D files with Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI). - [What is a characteristic?](https://faq.mecad.co.za/knowledge/what-is-a-characteristic) - [What is an FAI or FAIR?](https://faq.mecad.co.za/knowledge/what-is-an-fai-or-fair) - [Does SOLIDWORKS Inspection come with any included templates?](https://faq.mecad.co.za/knowledge/does-solidworks-inspection-come-with-any-included-templates) - [Is a SOLIDWORKS drawing a requirement to use Inspection? 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