| 摘要 |
A computer aided planning tool provides a platform having a process-based structure including various planning templates for a project linked to informati on stored in a relational database related to the performed utilizing that particular templat e. The planning tool enables users to navigate from information available in various in formation galleries to process tools utilized to design the components of the project. The database comprises product catalog information and a library of additional information fo r targeted access. The information stored in the database is unmodifiable or customizable b y designation of the entity which submits that information by including the log-in name and unique password of that entity when the information is submitted. A particular p age at a web site may be accessed based on information selected during utilization of a p articular planning template to supplement database information, rather than requiring user s to browse the web site for the relevant page. Additionally, automated two-way e-mai l over the Internet is provided to facilitate the acquisition of additional information which is then accessible by users and can be automatically imported for use in the planning te mplates, including use in applications programs, such a spreadsheets for calculating cost s for the project.
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