Method and apparatus for simplified determination of a design schedule utilizing computer aided design (CAD) model information
US6993401B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention includes computer instructions that access a computer aided design (CAD) model information corresponding to a CAD model. Once the CAD model information is accessed, the computer instructions operate to determine a time value corresponding to the CAD model information based at least upon a complexity value associated with the CAD model. The determined time value facilitates scheduling for completion of the CAD model. As a result, a design schedule utilizing solid model information is determined. In one embodiment, the computer instructions are part of a mechanical design software application. In one embodiment, the mechanical software application, including the computer instructions, is embodied in a distribution storage medium.
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