Patent ID: 6701288
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for designing a distribution system and producing a layout of the system for a building or a portion of a building, the method comprising in combination the steps of:(a) storing, in digital form in memory, generic dimensional requirements of elements from which distribution systems can be constructed; (b) storing, in digital form in the memory, requirements of at least one standard; (c) entering input data into a computer operatively connected to the memory, the input data including the location and dimensions of building elements and adjuncts of the building; (d) identifying the requirements of the at least one standard stored in the memory to be used; (e) dividing the building into a plurality of sections based on the input data; (f) electronically designing a layout for the distribution system in each section to comply with the identified requirements of the at least one standard; (g) editing one of the location and dimensions of the building elements or adjuncts, and the layout; and (h) electronically checking the edited layout for compliance with the identified requirements of the at least one standard.