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Method and apparatus for maintaining and configuring systems

DC CAFC
  • US 5,825,651 A
  • Filed: 09/03/1996
  • Issued: 10/20/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of configuring a system comprising the steps of:

  • generating a definition for said system, said definition containing one or more elements and being conveyed graphically using a set of product relationships, said product relationships identifying classifications for said one or more elements, said product relationships comprising an includes classification;

    generating a set of part relationships between said one or more elements, said set of part relationships being conveyed graphically; and

    configuring said system using said definition and said set of product relationships and said part relationships.

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