Product Configuration Using Object-Oriented Grammars
G. Hedin, L. Ohlsson, J. McKenna
In Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on System Configuration
Management (SCM-8), Brussels, July 20-21, 1998. LNCS 1439, pp 107-126,
copyright Springer-Verlag.
Abstract
This paper presents a technique for product configuration modelling based
on object-orientation and attribute grammars. The technique allows efficient
interactive configurator tools to be generated for specified product families.
Additional benefits include a high degree of checkability, early validation,
readability, and reusability. The technique is particularly aimed at mass-customization
products and an example concerning the mechanical configuration of plate
heat exchangers is used to demonstrate its benefits.
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