MapIt

Describe knowledge by creating software applications based on mind maps

Configuratori has developed automatic graphical methods based on Mind Maps to automatically create configuration software applications (sale or product or integrated), shortening the realization times and practically eliminating the software programming phase.

With this method even non-programming experts can create software applications based on knowledge (technical, procedural).

Combine Expert Knowledge and Mind Maps

Technical knowledge is one of the most important assets of the company, often the property of the individual and not shared by the company.

The acquisition of knowledge is undoubtedly the most important operation in the development of rule-based software.

How to represent the rules? What product model to use?

Often the company knowledge base is made up of a large amount of textually based documents, which quickly become obsolete and difficult to manage. Is there a more effective and efficient way to organize and represent this knowledge?

Engineering knowledge can be described through concepts / data that have attributes and relationships that bind them.

Our innovative approach is based on the use of mind maps, diagrams used to visually organize information.

They can be used to describe simple and even very complex systems that can be understood even by those who do not have specific computer skills.

Among the various tools available to develop and maintain mind maps, we have adopted the open souce FreePlane.

Free and actively supported graphic editor.

It has a rich set of API (Application Programming Interfaces) available and a powerful Groovy-based scripting engine.

It is easy to connect Java tools / libraries to extend and customize the solution

Its file format is an easily readable .XML

The most important feature of Freeplane is that it is not only capable of creating a data model, but it can also execute it.

We as Configuratori.it are official sponsors of this initiative.

Freeplane can be downloaded from: https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeplane/

Compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac.
Requires JRE 1.8+

From mind map to Rulestream application

Develop a configuration tool isn’t just about making a BOM selection.

MapIt has all the required integrations with Office tools, CAD tools, PDM / PLM environments, however analysis and simulation engines etc. must be added.

The GUI should be attractive and effective

The configuration tool can be used on the web effortlessly.

Shorten software application development times

  • Provides a pictorial representation the product structure and the process map in one location
  • Automatically creates the rules engine and user interface
  • Automation of the configuration process

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