A Hybrid Expert System for Estimation of the Manufacturability of a Notional Design

Figure 8

Here we see an example of variable definition syntax for a multiple-choice variable. Each subsection of the definition is labeled (red) for the reader. This variable is named “LAP_to_CMF_prox.” It describes the proximity (prox) of the source of the “least available process” (LAP) to the “core manufacturing facility” (CMF). It is a multiple-choice variable. We see also a definition of the prompt the user is shown. The user is asked a question, shown the choices, and selects the one which best applies to the notional design they are assessing.