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Figure 5.2: Two Coupled Activities of Elevator Design Process (a) Initial
Parameter-based DSM (b) Partitioned DSM
This example, although simple, illustrates the integrative use of parameter-
based DSM with IDEF0. Examinations with other process modeling tools
need further research.
5.2.3 Other Information Processing Applications
Parameters are increasingly becoming a center of attention in CAD
(Computer Aided Design) tools. The early geometry-based models have
been replaced by object-oriented information rich models (Rotheroe, 2002;
Rundell, 2002). Wittenoom (1998) claims that “parametrics,” i.e. building
models on parameters as the basic components, will shape the future
developments in information modeling field in the AEC industry. Similarly,
Rouibah and Caskey (2003) identify an emerging “parameter-based
concurrent engineering” paradigm in engineering design where parameter
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decisions are considered as the basis of the process.