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Abstract :

It is very common to see engineers using spreadsheets (e.g. excel) as a small database. For instance, a data dictionary will be a spreadsheet with a column for the data identifier and then different columns for data attributes (e.g. data type, step, min and max value). An advanced use would be to add two columns for functions producing and consuming the data resulting in a cross-reference dictionary. Then many other applications exist related to project management, diversity management, requirements management and specialized fields topics. The important fact is that spreadsheets generally capture a specialized field specification and sometime very transverse project information and that together they form often a big part of a system specification.

A big part of engineering legacy data is provided in this form in many industries. This is partly due to the many functions of spreadsheet e.g. for billing and counting. So using spreadsheet allows most of the time simple checks for data integrity.  A positive aspect is that spreadsheets contain already structured data w.r.t like word or rich text descriptions. But this does not help solving a major problem in systems engineering: keep all the different spreadsheet and specification documents aligned during the life of a project.

In this paper we investigate the possibility to upload a wide variety of spreadsheet descriptions into a synchronized system specification. To reach this goal, we proceed with the following steps:

-       Provide a semantics to each spreadsheet

-       Link this semantics to a part of a DSL (Domain Specific Language)

-       Organize the semantics of all spreadsheets together

-       Import the spreadsheet content in a unified model

So as a result, we raise for many organizations the opportunity to leapfrog from a wide variety of semi-structured specifications to a synchronized multi-aspect specification which is at the same time a model based design approach.

This concept extends more generally to the possibility to transform a database into an object oriented model and conversely. We also discuss how this relates to UML profiles, BMPN, and DSL initiatives.

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By mutual agreement, Mr S Aksas has decided to explore new opportunities outside KI.  M S Boutin said: “I deeply thank Salah Aksas for his decisive contribution to the operational management of KI in a crucial period of its development. This has allowed us to focus our efforts on strengthening the business potential of our technology and our software platform, with the introduction of a new portfolio of ground-breaking solutions. ”

The new product range : ”  Projects-Functions Alignment Management ” and ” System Architecture Development Management ” was introduced in 2012. It addresses fundamental architectural and engineering issues, to which corporations designing complex systems are confronted daily.

To support these new development prospects, it has been decided to strengthen consulting and business development resources. This will allow to accelerate the implementation of several key projects signed with major accounts over the last six months  and to better exploit the growth prospects for 2013.

From November 12 to 15th, runs the symposium RITF: Research and Innovation for the transport of the future.
Knowledge Inside present a publication “Model Based approach applied on complex systemrepresentation: R&AE Electrical Powertrain project”.

A key challenge in system design is the ability of synchronizing the work of several teams operating on different aspects of the system. The publication highlights the model based approach to complex systems design by using arKItect SEA in a practical case.

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