期刊名称：Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association
出版年度：2011
语种：English
出版社：The Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA)
摘要：Engineers frequently refer to catalogues when designing products and by carefully selecting standard components, they are able to create their own unique systems. Unfortunately, these catalogues tend to serve a limited audience as they favour experienced designers. This research is aimed at developing a software framework that renders catalogue data more accessible to novice designers. The system envisaged is composed of a highly object oriented virtual design environment that allows engineers to develop their products at the conceptual level and then draw on catalogue data as they enter the embodiment and specification phase of the design process. In addition to catalogue data, this design environment must integrate other design aids, such as graphics, simulation and analysis programs. Ultimately, the virtual environment should allow novice designers to develop systems that rival those of experienced engineers using traditional catalogues.
