Method for selecting a task and automatically adding related task in a computer program (e.g. to perform gas turbine engine overhaul)

摘要

A computerized method of defining or of modifying a work scope. One method includes: providing a list of tasks; selecting a desired task from the list; adding the desired task to the work scope; determining whether a related task exists; and adding the related task to the work scope if the related task exists. Another method includes: providing a work scope, the work scope comprising a plurality of tasks; choosing a selected task from the of tasks; locating an alternate task that is suitable as a substitute for the selected task; determining whether a conflict exists between the alternate task and a remainder of the tasks; and substituting the selected task in the work scope with the alternate task if no conflict exists.