Abstract: A method for developing a wiring design for a complex system includes creating a master wire harness network (MWHN) within pathway space reservations of a pathway space-reservation network of the complex system. In this regard, the MWHN can comprise a model of possible wiring pathways between equipment of the complex system, and can include wire harness elements interconnecting termination device elements. The method can also include importing a subsystems definition capable of being represented by interconnections between the equipment. Thus, one or more logical net harnesses (LNHs) can be created based upon the MWHN and the subsystems definition. The LNH, then, can comprise a collection of interconnections routed within the MWHN. One or more logical wire harnesses (LWHs) can be created based upon the LNHs, after which one or more end-item configurations (EICs) can be created based upon the LWHs.

Abstract: A method of structure knowledge to achieve a single source of product definition that is readily applicable to large-scale system design and manufacture. Part roles are defined to represent common design elements as shared by distinct product views. These part roles are defined at a logical, more abstract level, with other mechanisms (including configuration variables of various kinds) serving to provide additional details that specify a particular final design. Design packages use these components to specify, in a single source, the definition of a product (requirements and design solutions) that will support various views for various needs and purposes.

Abstract: A method of structure knowledge to achieve a single source of product definition that is readily applicable to large-scale system design and manufacture. Part roles are defined to represent common design elements as shared by distinct product views. These part roles are defined at a logical, more abstract level, with other mechanisms (including configuration variables of various kinds) serving to provide additional details that specify a particular final design. Design packages use these components to specify, in a single source, the definition of a product (requirements and design solutions) that will support various views for various needs and purposes.