System element definitions

This KBA provides definitions of different system elements in MADE.

The table below lists the types of elements that populate the system model and their respective descriptions.

Element	Description
System	A grouping of sub-systems, components and parts which interact to fulfill a common function. A system is the highest level of indenture within a MADE project.
Subsystem	A grouping of components, sub-systems or parts that work together to fulfill a common function.
Component	A model item that performs a function and forms part of a larger system.
Part-pair	The combination of two parts, created by assigning a physical connection between them. A pair possesses functions and failures, and may be connected up to the functional failure mode of a component.
Part	The lowest possible level of hierarchy in the MADE system model. A part on its own does not perform a function, however its physical characteristics and environmental factors can be defined.

Icons in the system model UI indicate how to create a new subsystem, component, or part. Alternatively, you can create new elements by right-clicking on blank space of the system model.