Multi-User Decomposition of Design Space Models ID: 2012-012

An innovative method enabling simultaneous multi-user access and collaborative editing in CAx applications.

Technology Overview

This technology introduces a novel approach for multi-user decomposition of design space models, allowing multiple users to collaboratively access and edit parts and assemblies within computer-aided applications like CAD, CAE, and CAM. Utilizing constraint equations and functional relationships, the method divides models into regions, facilitating collaborative editing and ensuring data integrity.

Key Advantages

• Enables integrated ownership and simultaneous multi-user access to models
• Increases productivity and facilitates knowledge sharing among users
• Overcomes limitations of existing methods by supporting simultaneous multi-user sessions
• Ensures data integrity through the use of geometric constraints and collaborative feature trees
• Includes administrative and security features for managing user permissions and ensuring secure collaboration

Problems Addressed

• Issues related to model initiation, editing, and review in collaborative environments
• Lack of support for simultaneous multi-user sessions in existing CAD/CAE/CAM systems
• Inefficient division of design spaces, leading to productivity bottlenecks
• Challenges in maintaining data integrity during collaborative design processes

Market Applications

• Product design and development in industries utilizing CAD, CAE, and CAM systems
• Collaborative engineering projects requiring real-time multi-user access and editing
• Educational institutions for teaching advanced design and engineering concepts
• FEA workspace decomposition for efficient handling of time-consuming tasks

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2012-012
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Date Published: 01 July, 2025