Normally, design data is imported from CAD output files. However, some designs do not easily lend themselves to CAD entry. Legacy data, mechanical systems, network systems and higher, system levels of assembly are examples of data which would not originate from CAD systems. The Create Design Wizard allows the user to create a diagnostic model by entering the part and fault information directly into the Diagnostic Profiler. By entering parts and faults using the Create Design Wizard, a Profiler project can be established. Once Test Coverage data is added using the Specify Tests tool, the resulting model can be used as efficiently for run-time diagnostic reasoning as if it was created from any other source. This makes the Create Design Wizard a powerful tool. The one element missing from models created with the Create Design Wizard is the reachability data which is derived from connectivity information normally supplied in the netlist design description. This information is useful for defining test coverage, however, as stated above, once test coverage is added, the model is sound for run-time reasoning.

To create a model using the Create Design Wizard:

1. Highlight Create Design Wizard from the tool list on the Import Design tab.

2. Press Use Tool or double-click on Create Design Wizard.

The first step is in using the Create Design Wizard is to name the project. The next step is to name all parts and locations contained in the design.

Step 1 - Name the new project

The underlying data files and directory structures of a project are managed by the Diagnostic Profiler's graphical user interface. All that you need be concerned with is the naming of your project.

1. Click on the "New" tab to create a new project.

2. Enter a project name in the Name text box under "Select New Project to Create." You should use a name descriptive of the project.

3. Enter a location (path) to where you wish to place the project directory. By default, the project directory will be placed in a subdirectory created under the \profiler\projects directory. You can type the directory location or use the standard windows directory box to traverse through you system's directory structure.

4. Click the "Next" button.
 
Step 2 - Name all parts and locations contained in the design

Normally, design information consists of part (component) names, types, and failure rates; fault (pin location) names, connection types, direction, whether it is power or ground (for electrical systems), and failure rates; and all connectivity between the parts and locations. The Create Design Wizard enables simpler models to be developed by requiring entry of just part names and location names. Although only names are captured, the resulting design is fully functional and will operate in run-time.

1. Adding and Deleting Parts

To add a part to the design, click "Add Part." A pop-up box is displayed. Enter the name of the new part and click "Ok." The new part is then added to the Parts List. To delete a part from the list, highlight the part you wish to delete and click "Delete Part." If the part you choose has locations, they will also be deleted.

2. Adding and Deleting Locations

Each part can have as many locations as necessary, but it must have at least one location. To add a location to a part, highlight the part in the Parts List and then click "Add Location." A pop-up box is displayed. Enter the name of the new location in the text box and click "Ok." The new location is then displayed in the Locations List. Location names use the following format: "<part name>.<location name>". The locations of each part can be displayed in the Locations List by simply highlighting the desired part in the Parts List.

3. Once, all parts and locations have been defined, click the "Create" button to generate the new design and create the new project.

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