Patent ID: 6219586
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: G05B,G06Q,G06T,Y02P,Y10S

Abstract:
A computer readable memory tangibly embodying a computer program, said computer program comprising instructions that are executable by a computer-based machine to perform a method for developing tooling for a part through the use of a graphical user interface, said tooling being adapted for use in the production of a part at a facility, said method comprising:generating and displaying tooling information on said display device, said tooling information being displayed on a series of successively displayed screen displays; andselecting, in accordance with operation of an input device, tooling based on said tooling information displayed on said display device;said method further comprising displaying, on said display device, a first screen display comprising a plurality of tool type icons, each of said tool type icons relating to a tool type, selecting one of said tool type icons in accordance with operation of said input device, and displaying, in response to the selection of one of said tool type icons, a second screen display on said display device, said second screen display comprising a plurality of tool shape icons.