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Session 1.1: Navigation
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Session 1.1: Navigation
SESSION 1.1 OUTLINE
1.1.1: Launching MADE 1.1.2: MADE Workbench Layout 1.1.3: Default Viewers 1.1.4: MADE Modules
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EXERCISE 1.1.1 LAUNCHING MADE
Method 1:
Select Windows Start
Select All Programs/Apps
Select MADE
Method 2:
Double-click an existing MADE project file
Note: Create a desktop shortcut, or pin MADE to the taskbar/start menu for easy access
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EXERCISE 1.1.1 LAUNCHING MADE
When first launching MADE you will encounter a window to set up user preferences
Select to proceed to the next screen where we will input User details
Enter your Name, Company and Department in their respective fields
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EXERCISE 1.1.1 LAUNCHING MADE
When first launching MADE you will encounter a window to set up a library
Select the No radio button
We will set the library in a later session
Select to continue
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DISCUSSION 1.1.2 MADE WORKBENCH LAYOUT
Default MADE Workbench Layout shown below:
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TAXONOMY 1.1.3 MADE WORKBENCH LAYOUT
A list of sections in the MADE Workbench are shown below:
Taxonomy Definition Menu The menu consists of a series of drop-down boxes that allow navigation throughout the MADE software. The Toolbar main menu allows access to all of the key features in MADE.
Diagram The toolbar provides access to key features in MADE via icons. These icons provide a shortcut to commonly used features for convenience. Editor Viewer A diagram is one of the main windows in the MADE software. A diagram allows editing of content via a graphical representation. Dialog Wizard An editor is another main window in MADE. An editor allows the user to write information to the model.
A viewer is used to display or provide information to the user. Generally, viewers allow reading or access of
data but no ability to edit.
A pop-up window used to provide additional information.
A pop-up window used to provide additional information and perform an action.
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TAXONOMY 1.1.3 DEFAULT VIEWERS
Table below lists default viewers when opening MADE for the first time:
Taxonomy Definition Project Explorer Displays system model hierarchy. This may be used to navigate through the system model. Failure Concepts Contains the complete failure taxonomy in the MADE software. Library Contains a list of all the user modelled parts, components and systems. Outline Contains a list of exemplar PHM modelled parts, components and systems. Palette Contains a list of exemplar PHM modelled parts, components and systems. Problems Displays all the current warnings and errors associated with the model. Properties Contains a concise list of the most used properties of the selected item and provides limited editing capability.
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DISCUSSION 1.1.4 MADE MODULES
What is a Module?
Modules are groupings of different perspectives or tool-sets in MADE
Why is it important to select the MADE module?
Each module is used to conduct specific types of analyses
Access is enabled/disabled depending on the current active module
What modules do I have access to?
1. Maintenance Aware Design Environment (MADE) Modeling
2. Safety & Risk Assessment (SRA)
3. Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM)
4. Prognostics & Health Management (PHM)
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EXERCISE 1.1.4 MADE MODULES
To select a module: Method 1:
Locate the main toolbar
Select the required module
Method 2:
Select View Open Module MADE
Note: Hover over a module icon in the main toolbar for a tool-tip
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SESSION 1.1 SUMMARY
1.1.1: Opening MADE 1.1.2: Layout Types in MADE 1.1.3: Default Layouts 1.1.4: Select MADE module
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