Rutie Chen

US Patent:

20040103375, May 27, 2004

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/305014

Inventors:

Rutie Chen - Madison Heights MI, US
John Terris - Saline MI, US
Gregory Stoll - Lake Forest CA, US
Paul Simms - Lake Forest CA, US

International Classification:

G06F015/00

US Classification:

715/517000

Abstract:

A method for creating a layout includes the steps of retrieving selected object data, displaying related object data associated with the selected object data, and linking selected related object data to the selected object data to create a layout. Diagrams of engines showing interconnections and layouts of the engines are thus quickly and efficiently generated. Simulations of the layouts are also provided for diagnosis of engine problems.