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To ensure that all procedures are created in a consistent and correct manner, with consultation between all relevant parties, the method of preparing CAD/CAM/CAE procedures should be documented. It should define how procedures are initiated, developed, and controlled and could be considered a 'procedure for procedures'. CAD/CAM/CAE procedures are usually prepared as flowcharts, rather than as narrative documents. The use of a flowchart simplifies the presentation of a procedure and helps to clarify the sequence of activities. It is easier to read than a text-based description, particularly when the logic offers many choices. Procedure for procedures Scope The procedure should encompass the initiation, development, and control of all CAD/CAM/CAE procedures. Content A 'procedure for procedures' should define the content and format of all controlled documents. The stages in a procedure's development should be specified and formalized, with the content and method of production specified at each stage. A separate index of status and applicability that can be updated independently of the controlling procedure simplifies the revision process. Checklist
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