University of Warwick. Department of Computer Science
Abstract
We review research from an agenda set out in a previous paper, which investigated the application of definitive programming principles to the implementation of CAD systems. This has led us to the development of a new Empirical Modelling paradigm. We outline the principles of Empirical Modelling, and explain and illustrate the significance and potential role of definitive notations for shape such as CADNO, Eden CAD and HyperJazz in this context. We also describe the motivation for Empirical Modelling as a modelling method for open development that can assist the integration of geometric modelling, non-geometric modelling, and meta-modelling aspects of concurrent engineering
