Analysis reports Specifications Figure 1.12 illustrates the major steps of the basic design definition sequence. Figure 4.1 emphasizes the design documentation aspect of design flow. Good documentation and communication on a major project is very important. Computer aided design methods allow performance analysis employing such tools assimilation, mathematical programming, statistical testing, project management aids, database management models and specialized engineering tools for addressing specific problems. An improved communication process can result.
All stakeholders can use the same language and data format.
Sophisticated data handling methods to process greater varieties and larger amounts of data allowing a more in depth and complete analysis of system requirements. The SE not only must consider the nature and complexity of the system, but also be cognizant of the computerized technology capable of supporting the design process. An iterative and evolutionary process to develop a prototype early in the design process, involve the user, identify areas of improvement, repeat it and so on so that when the system is ultimately delivered, expensive problems do not occur. May facilitate training Help in fabrication and assembly procedure development and factory tooling May help design of a modification kit and associated hardware. He notes that a lot has been done by industrial firms installing CAD system analysis capabilities in their work places using integrated design workstations, supporting software, etc.