Patent ID: 6662144
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: G06F,Y10S

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 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 elements and adjuncts of the building; (d) identifying the requirements of the standard in the memory to be used; (e) dividing the building into a plurality of sections based on the input data; and (f) electronically designing a layout for the distribution system in each section to comply with the identified requirements of the 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 standard.