公开(公告)号：BR8805598A

公开(公告)日：1989-07-11

申请号：BR8805598

申请日：1988-10-27

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： FERRITER KATE M ,  WITT PHILLIP R

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06F15/60

Abstract: A conceptual design tool uses a sketch sheet approach on a computer display to enter the functional design of a product, thereby encouraging the designer to use a top down approach to the design process. The user keys in part descriptions, and the system automatically draws a hierarchical tree structure on the computer display. The user is then prompted to consider, part by part, all of the parts in the product. A series of pop-up menus guide the user through manufacturing and planning for the part. Based on the data input by the user, the system then generates a qualified parts list and computes an estimated cost figure for the product using manufacturing information gathered by the conceptual design tool during product release planning.