Abstract: A spreadsheet environment is used as a graphical user interface (GUI) for depicting and interacting with the various aspects of a system. In particular, the spreadsheet environment supports using OMG SysML to model a system, and to execute tasks associated with the systems engineering process. The spreadsheet environment also supports the use of pre-defined templates whose contents and features are common to a multiplicity of projects that a company or company unit may undertake, and which can be made specific or modified based on a project's needs.

Abstract: A spreadsheet environment is used as a graphical user interface for depicting and interacting with the various aspects of a system. In particular, the spreadsheet environment supports using OMG SysML to model a system and to execute tasks associated with the systems engineering process.

Abstract: A method, computer-readable storage medium, and computer system for modeling a dynamic system comprising a plurality of components are disclosed. A computing device is used to provide a spreadsheet environment and a plurality of shape objects within the spreadsheet environment. The shape objects represent the physical components of the dynamic system. At least one shape object has a behavioral characteristic that is associated with a physical component of the dynamic system. A connector in the spreadsheet environment is used to specify a connection between at least two of the shape objects. The connection represents a relationship between the physical components represented by the connected shape objects.