System Representation with Tree Structure

What is meant by System Representation with Tree Structure?

System Representation with Tree Structure (Design Bill of Materials / Process Structure) The term "System Representation with Tree Structure" refers to a hierarchical visualization of product structures or process flows in the form of a tree. For design bills of materials, this structure shows the composition of a product from its assemblies and individual parts, while for process structuring, it represents the sequence and hierarchy of work steps.

Typical software functions in the area of "System Representation with Tree Structure":

1. Hierarchical Visualization: Representation of product or process structures in a clear tree view.
2. Dynamic Expansion/Reduction: Ability to expand or collapse branches of the tree as needed.
3. Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Easy restructuring by moving elements within the tree structure.
4. Versioning: Management of different versions of the structure with change tracking.
5. Attribute Management: Adding and editing properties for each element in the structure.
6. Search Function: Quick location of specific elements within complex structures.
7. Export/Import: Ability to exchange data with other systems or formats.
8. Integration with CAD Systems: Integration of 3D models or technical drawings.

Examples of "System Representation with Tree Structure":

1. Product Structure Tree: Representation of an automobile with its main assemblies such as engine, chassis, body, and their subcomponents.
2. Manufacturing Process Tree: Visualization of the manufacturing steps of a complex product from raw material processing to final assembly.
3. Variant Configuration: Representation of different product variants and their specific components in a tree structure.
4. Assembly Instructions: Hierarchical structuring of assembly steps for a piece of furniture or a technical device.
5. Project Structure Plan: Breakdown of a project into work packages and subtasks as a tree structure.
6. BOM (Bill of Materials): Detailed listing of all components and materials of a product in hierarchical form.