Computer-System specification:
- PC with Windows 9x, ME, XP, NT or 2000;
- Memory: 16 MB;
- Network: Windows-NT, Netware and other;
System-configuration and Installation:
- Implementation in network: Knowledge base and work base must be placed central in a server so it can be multi-user acceded and controlled;
- Lock mechanisms on file or data record;
- Very simple installation: Create shortcuts and copy a few files;
- Software protection with hardlocks. Advantage: mobile and copyable installations;
- Definition of user profiles with password protection;
- Since Rev.10: Client/Server architecture based on COM/DCOM;
The Mirakon-program:
- Allows to run applications (Start menu) by interpretation ,of applications written in TEKLA;
- Allows the development and administration of knowledge base, work base and configuration;
- Offers a consistent, multitaskingable, graphic operating surface;
- Offers several development tools (Data viewers, debugger, information, etc..);
- Protocol on who, when, what did in the system;
- supports applications in several languages;
- the program is supplied in English, German, French and Portuguese (the language is changed by the push of a button);
- The cost is by module : Base module, development module, interfaces module, structure processor, documentation system, organization processor, etc; Advantage: the customer pays only the functionality which it needs;
TEKLA-Language:
- Syntax is similar to Pascal;
- Standard types: integer, real, currency, string, list, date, quantity, element, etc;
- Allows the construction of heterogeneous structures without pre-definition (increasing trees with different kinds of fruit);
- Allows generation and processing of complex, and not pre-defined data structures (TRAVEL instruction, etc..);
- Allows definition of relations between data structures;
- Offers powerful components (procedures, mechanisms) for terms and capacity planning, knowledge management, construction, cost calculation, product configuration;
- Structure editor allows controlled input of-complex data structures like e.g.: Parts lists, working processes, etc.
- Procedures for the computation of time and date;
- Recursive procedures;
- Nesting of local procedures;
- Definition of optional procedure parameters, allows a very flexible development of procedures and a substantial reduction of the number of necessary procedures;
- Compact mechanisms and procedures for the description of multi-paged graphic documents;
- Complete production planning components: integrates stock management and date and capacity planning in a single process; allows simulations of annual production with bottleneck analyses with different diagrams;
- supports knowledge management by experts and procedures for the evaluation/consultation of decisions and configurations;
- supports customized FMEA and construction methods with constructive structure editors, integrated CAD functionality, technical experts, etc..
Knowledge base:
- Industries independent (mechanical engineering, automobile industry, equipment construction, construction industry, engineering offices,etc);
- Contains the following kinds of knowledge object: Tables, procedures and functions, graphics, dialogue masks, multi-paged documents with flow text and graphics, data structures,etc;
- Modular developed: knowledge range or an author knowledge, can be put on a module and developed separately without name conflicts with objects of other modules;
- Hierarchical layout within a module: Knowledge objects can be arranged flexibly in chapters and sub-chapters;
- Function for searching and replacing texts over several modules;
- Listing of all occurrences of a certain name;
- Automatic documentation of individual modules;
- Table editor: allows to hierarchically develop tables, cells of several lines, legends in the background, documentation for each cell in the background;
- Dialogue mask editor: allows visual and interactive organization of a graphic dialogue;
- Document editor: allows flow text and graphics, several pages, several frames per page, paragraph formats and format models;
- Standard knowledge base for the calculation of costs, machine parts with raw materials, materials, machinery, form elements;
- Expandable symbol catalog;
- Mechanisms for the definition and use of Product-masters, construction components master, operation masters, etc.;
Applications:
- Purpose independent: Main menu and graphic operating surface are determined by customer (author); Thus allows realization of a variety of applications: Manufacturing costs computation, configuration systems, planning systems, stock management, FMEA systems, construction systems, knowledge management, financial plan and accountancy, maintenance systems, quality control, enterprise simulations, administration of customers, suppliers, resources, etc..
- Many complex procedures and mechanisms are handled by Mirakon discharging the author of them: Storage procedures, dialog control, printing formats, etc.
- Fields for typical dialogue windows like e.g.: Text editor, graphic editor, output documents, structure editor, document and book editor, construction editor, etc;
Work base:
- Own data base system with the ability to store not pre-defined data structures (not possible in relational data bases!);
- Storage of relations between data elements;
- Filter and searching system that can be configured by the customer (author);
Interfaces:
- Freely programmable interfaces for data import and export with other systems;
- ODBC interface to read or write data from ODBC compatible data bases;
- Routines for reading and interpreting text or binary files;
- Transfer of texts and images (bitmaps) via windows clipboard;
- Import of graphics in BMP, JPEG and TIFF format;
- Import of designs in DXF and IGES format;
- Import and export of ASCII files in arbitrary format;
Documentation and training:
- Mirakon reference: Sytem structure and functioning mode, TEKLA language;
- Mirakon training with exercises and development examples;
- If necessary Mirakon offers customized training, consultation, project-accompanying and coaching.