Abstract: In order to extend, reuse and adjust the application framework in CAD software development, this paper presents a dynamic application framework design based on configuration, researchs and provides the hierarchy and contents of function configuration for CAD software. Base on the research, the same application framework can be developed for different CAD software or controls using different configuration, and frameworks integration and function reuse between different CAD softwares can be acheived by merging their configurations. The configuration technology has been verified in a practical CAD software development.

Key words: CAD, application framework, configuration, framework reuse, UI generation