Abstract :
Efforts to devise a common framework of interface and management software that will make it easier for engineers and managers to use CAE tools productively are discussed. Tables describing representative packages for three such frameworks are given. These frameworks are the Falcon Framework created by Mentor Graphics Inc.; PowerFrame, a joint venture of Digital Equipment Corp. and Cadence Design Systems; and Design Framework II, developed by Cadence alone.<>
Keywords :
CAD/CAM; buyer´s guides; graphical user interfaces; Cadence Design Systems; Design Framework II; Digital Equipment Corp.; Falcon Framework; Mentor Graphics Inc.; PowerFrame; interface framework; user-friendly CAE; Computer aided engineering; Computer industry; Design engineering; Engineering management; Hardware design languages; Packaging; Project management; Software packages; Software standards; Software tools;
