Method Management for the Benefit of Large Software Packages for Analysis in CAE

摘要

The design and development of information systems for digital simulation in Computer Aided Engineering is a continuous activity, following the development of mathematical models and numerical techniques. The resulting incremental development of information systems poses stringent requirements on the management of software configurations. In addition to the traditional management of source code in program libraries, it has been proved to be necessary to manage software components in terms of their function, their implementation, and their relation to other software components. In this way, software components can be used consistently in different configurations. NLR had developed a MEthod BAse System (MEBAS), which is designed to support the above-mentioned type of management of software components. MEBAS is implemented as an empty shell in which source code is stored together with a description of its function and implementation.