ETI Software

From computer-based training to design reference software to digital instructor kits, ETI has the software to meet your GD&T resource and training needs.

Learning GD&T

Design Reference

Teaching GD&T

Computer-Based Training from ETI
If you're seeking comprehensive training in GD&T fundamentals, computer-based training provides an effective, efficient solution.

fundamentals 2009

The GD&T Trainer is the perfect GD&T training option for individuals, small companies, and large corporations. The software is offered in both ASME Y14.5M-1994 and ASME Y14.5-2009 versions.

Each course contains lessons that explain the terms, symbols, modifiers, rules, and basic concepts of geometric tolerancing as prescribed in ASME Y14.5. Additional topics covered include: why GD&T is superior to coordinate tolerancing; the datum system; and examples of how geometric tolerances are inspected. The interactive software contains detailed animations, 3D solid part samples, audio narration, and much much more. The software is available in single-user, multi-user and LAN formats.

Learn more about each computer-based training option:

GD&T Trainer: Fundamentals 2009

GD&T Trainer Professional Edition 1994

Design Reference Software from ETI
The Digital Design Dictionary is a desktop research tool that defines over 200 technical terms used on engineering drawings. It includes drawing conventions; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); solid model tolerancing; gages and fixtures; casting and forgings; and more.


Contains over 200 topics that cover product design and GD&T principals; many definitions contain ASME Standard references and colorful graphics.	Handy search feature aids in navigation. Any term can be accessed as a topic or found referenced within a related concept's definition.

Terms are cross-referenced to the paragraphs in various ASME standards, including:

Y14.5M-1994 - GD&T
Y14.41-2003 - Solid Modeling
Y14.43-2004 - Gages and Fixtures
Y14.24-1999 - Types and Applications of Engineering Drawings
Y14.100-2004 - Engineering Drawing Practices
Y14.3-2003 - Multiview and Sectional Drawings
Y14.8M-1996 - Castings and Forgings
Y14.2M-1992 - Line Conventions and Lettering

The Digital Design Dictionary is a valuable on-the-job resource for designers, engineers, and anyone else involved in product design. It includes explanations of over 200 design topics, many with full-color detailed graphics and ASME Standard references — all in one affordable and convenient software package.

See more of the features and benefits included in the Digital Design Dictionary:

Digital Design Dictionary

Digital Instructor Kits from ETI

If you teach GD&T fundamentals, advanced concepts, or stacks, you'll find that the digital instructor's kit is a cost-effective and convenient alternative to developing training programs from scratch.

Take a look at course topics, screenshots, and more information—or download a free demo of each kit:

Fundamentals of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009)

Fundamentals of GD&T (ASME Y14.5m-1994)

Advanced Concepts of GD&T

Tolerance Stacks

Everything you need to teach a complete course is contained in one convenient program. Each kit contains hundreds of full-color digital slides that include:

Lesson screens
Exercise answers
Course agendas
Class handouts

Lesson slides are cross-referenced with our textbooks to help reinforce concepts, and we include one copy with each digital kit. Digital instructor's kits from ETI will save you hundreds of hours of course preparation time. Digital instructor's kits are perfect for:

Independent instructors
Training departments
Consultants
Educational institutions
Companies who provide their own in-house training

Call 1-800-886-0909 to discuss the kit that's right for your organization.