AN INTELLIGENT HYBRID APPROACH FOR DESIGN-BY-FEATURES

Lian Ding and Yong Yue
Department of Computing and Information Systems
University of Luton
Park Square
Luton LU1 3JU
United Kingdom

e-mail(s): lian.ding@luton.ac.uk;yong.yue@luton.ac.uk

http://www.luton.ac.uk

Keywords: design-by-features, feature-based model, feature interaction, feature library, and validity constraints.

Abstract

This paper presents a new methodology for design-by-features. After a brief background study of design-by-features, a architecture with a feature library, feature-based model, feature library management and feature-based model management is introduced. A standard feature class is defined for feature library. Automatic feature-based model management covering interactive functions, identification of feature interaction and maintenance of the model validity is described. Finally, conclusions are drawn and further research summarised.


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