Inventors:
LindaMay P. Allen - Rochester MN
Ronald G. Elshaug - Rochester MN
Carrie L. Harney - Rochester MN
Wayne L. Lemmon - Rochester MN
Irwin Miller - Rochester MN
Irving L. Miller - Pine Island MN
Gerald D. Murray - Rochester MN
Michael L. Nordstrom - Oronoco MN
LaVern F. Peterson - Rochester MN
Glen E. Rollings - Rochester MN
James A. Schablitsky - Kasson MN
Johnnie D. Shanklin - Rochester MN
Anthony V. Steinman - Rochester MN
Thomas W. Suther - Oronoco MN
Deanna C. Taylor - Rochester MN
Darrel C. Walberg - Rochester MN
Eugene P. Wojtczak - Rochester MN
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 1518
Abstract:
Customized instructions for installation of a device having multiple variable components is described, and are generated by an instruction generator program. A device description file lists a desired set of components for the device. Each of the components is broken down into one or more installation tasks, and the tasks are sequenced in a desired order for installation of the device. Text and graphic modules for inclusion in the instructions are varied based on the physical characteristics of the components, and their interconnection. Scaled line drawings are also generated based on information about each component and its placement in the device.