Engineering glossary

LOTAR

Long-Term Archiving and Retrieval concerns preserving usable technical product information over time. It includes process and evidence requirements beyond storing a neutral CAD file.

Reviewed 1 October 2026

In a revision review

Retain the context needed to interpret a retrieved model.

Related workflow

Use the glossary to interpret the review record. The applicable drawing, contract and standard remain the authority for acceptance.

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