Hawco, Paul R. wrote:
> Paul,
>
> I feel your pain - I really do, BUT that is not a software issue - that
> is a procedural problem. You need to formalize the process. One that
> has worked for me is to setup a spec change request form - write down
> what you need - walk it over to your spec_compiler_guy and hand it to
> him. Again it comes down to management making sure that they have the
> right people in the rights places.
I think it IS a software issue, since it stops/delays a designer from immediately correcting a problem (as compared to the pencil and paper alternative). A solution delayed is often a solution forgotten about as the project progresses.
Process formalization can be widely different from organization to organization and not all companies can afford to have a dedicated spec_compiler_guy for each project. spec_compiler_guys also tend to wait for authorization from "upstairs" since they often don't know piping design.
It doesn't help that IT CAD guys tend to get shifted around after the bulk of the work is finished up front, destining the devilish dangling design details to be determined.
Paul Received on Thu Sep 15 12:30:00 2005
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