Abstract: A system for allowing applications to communicate data to a database on a host system run by a system administrator. In one embodiment, the system may perform several caching functions of data passing between a database and a user on a CAD system.

Abstract: An automated system for generating an analysis of a CAD drawing and annotating the drawing. In one embodiment, the invention is an application for a computer comprising a virtual area locater for a computer drawing. In another aspect, the invention is a method for marking a computer aided design drawing using a processing device. The method includes the steps of: finding at least one reference vector in the drawing; determining an area definition based on drawing data relative to said reference vector; and marking said drawing to indicate a area definition. The step of finding a reference vector may include defining a door gap.

Abstract: An application framework for creating business process management software applications. The framework includes a data store including application data and information describing said data for a runtime environment. The information describing the application data includes presentation information and relational information. The framework further includes presentation logic outputting said data based on said information describing said data, and one or more automated business processes operable on said data.

Abstract: A data management system operable between a set of presentation layer servers, a set of application servers and a set of data servers. The data management system includes: a session manager routing users to at least one of a plurality of presentation layer servers; an application manager coupling business applications provided by the business application servers responsive to user interaction with the presentation servers; and a data manager coupling business applications to at least one of a plurality of data sets.

Abstract: A system for allowing applications to communicate data to a database on a host system run by a system administrator. In one embodiment, the system may perform several caching functions of data passing between a database and a user on a CAD system.

Abstract: A system for defining and managing an asset which includes a data store for virtual area data provided on a host computer coupled to a network. The system includes a data input and supplement toolset including and including at least one of an item procurement system, a cost management system, a project management system, and an information collection system. Each system includes a database interface allowing the system to retrieve, use and modify data subject to permissions granted by project managers.

Abstract: A data management system operable between a set of presentation layer servers, a set of application servers and a set of data servers. The data management system includes: a session manager routing users to at least one of a plurality of presentation layer servers; an application manager coupling business applications provided by the business application servers responsive to user interaction with the presentation servers; and a data manager coupling business applications to at least one of a plurality of data sets.

Abstract: A system for defining and managing an asset which includes a data store for item specification data provided on a host computer coupled to a network. The system includes a data input toolset, a data modification toolset including project management tools; and a teamwork toolset. The data modification toolset may comprise at least one item procurement system, a cost management system, a project management system, and an information collection system. Each system includes a database interface allowing the system to retrieve, use and modify data subject to permissions granted by project manager.