Function

This information object represent a function of a product.

Function Relationship

This information object identifies the relationship between functions in a breakdown. It is essentially used to establish the parent child relationships between the functions.

Functional Breakdown

This information object represents the hierarchical structure of functions of the product.

Product

This is a functional instance of a Product Design. Individual products are typically identified by a serial number, and batches are typically identified by a batch number. Both of these would be captured by the referenced Identifier information object.

Product Design

This is the aggregated set of information that constitutes the design of a product. Product designs can be of any "level" of product, from individual nuts and bolts, up to complete equipments, systems and platforms. Product designs are typically identified by a design authority part number, and when fully specified, will have a detailed drawing/product model associated with them that contain the level of detail that enables instances of the functional elements of the design to be manufactured and/or assembled. Those functional elements will be fully specified by their own Product Design. Product designs will typically also contain performance specifications, functional characteristcs (such as dimensions, weight and material specifications), and other charateristics such as cost. Prior to this level of detail being defined, the product design process may involve specification of functions, conceptual functional design/general layout design and identification of spatial zones within the design..