Using a visual, object-oriented methodology to describe an apparatus
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1. A method and apparatus for describing an apparatus comprising the following steps:
- A. Importing or creating a diagram of the invention. B. Identifying the parts and assemblies in the diagram. C. Specifying properties for each part and assembly. D. Identifying relationships between each part and assembly E. Storing the information created in steps A through D in data structures. F. Whenever a part or assembly is selected in the diagram, presenting that part or assembly'"'"'s properties and relationships stored in the data structures.
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Abstract
A method for describing an apparatus is provided whereby visual and objected-oriented tools are used to provide a description of the relevant parts of the apparatus as well as their relationship to each other.
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1. A method and apparatus for describing an apparatus comprising the following steps:
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A. Importing or creating a diagram of the invention. B. Identifying the parts and assemblies in the diagram. C. Specifying properties for each part and assembly. D. Identifying relationships between each part and assembly E. Storing the information created in steps A through D in data structures. F. Whenever a part or assembly is selected in the diagram, presenting that part or assembly'"'"'s properties and relationships stored in the data structures. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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