Introducing Constraints

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to explain the benefits of constraints.

Constraint: An Introduction

Constraint: Overview

This dependency type is mainly for intensively interactive configuration tasks and for configuration tasks in which you need to take into account the dependencies between the characteristics of several objects. The main purpose of constraints is to check and to ensure the consistency of a configuration.

The following video gives you an introduction into this topic.

The following figure shows you a Constraint in a Complex Multilevel Configuration.

A hierarchical tree diagram illustrates configurable components of a forklift, including Drive, Chassis, Cab, and Extras, with red arrows pointing to a Constraint section, which involves setting values and checking consistency.

Creating a Constraint

The upcoming video explains the creation of a Constraint.

A hierarchical diagram shows a configurable forklift with branches for Drive, Chassis, Cab, and Extras, and associated subcategories. Three constraints labeled A, B, and C are highlighted at the bottom.

Constraints can only be processed in a configuration if the dependency net and constraints are released.

Structure of a Constraint

The next video gives you an overview on the structure of a Constraint.

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