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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2008
Mathias Salle, San Francisco, CA (US);
Erik L. Eidt, Campbell, CA (US);
Mathias Salle, San Francisco, CA (US);
Erik L. Eidt, Campbell, CA (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Reconfiguring a model [] is described. An instruction is accessed [], wherein the instruction comprises utilizing one or more model elements to reconfigure a model. A refinement chain is utilized [] to access a portion of the model, the portion being non-variable and associated with the instruction, and wherein the refinement chain tracks design changes for the model. A specific instance is located [], the specific instance being closest to the portion within the refinement chain at which an inclusion of the one or more model elements alters a performance of the model to reflect the inclusion. The model is re-instantiated [] utilizing the one or more model elements beginning at the specific instance, thereby enabling a reconfiguration of the model according to the instruction.