A Implementary Mechanism Of Internet-Based Computer Aided Industrial Design

This thesis investigates through the case designs and analysis of the Tenth National Five-year Science and Technology Project. Based on the discoveries and insights from the former studies of the project, this thesis presents an implementary mechanism of ICAID (Internet-based Computer Aided Industrial Design) system. The development of system is based on users' knowledge, behavior and habit.CAID (Computer Aided Industrial Design) and KBS (Knowledge Based System) has been presented as an applied conception and effective method used in the whole processes of product design for some years. In last years, there are some ways to achieve the aim, such as using existing CAID software, developing a CAID system independently, and end-user development based on existing CAID software. As a new conception, ICAID was founded on Knowledge Base and Model Base which are supported by Internet. This kind of implementary mechanism provides a effective solution towards other CAID systems.Based on the former cooperation with NC companies and the problems in developments, this thesis starts from user research and system orientation, researches Design Knowledge and its expression on system functions, and realizes the system via actual techniques. Finally, this thesis provides the probability of system maintenance and expandability.