Aerospace engineers and MDO researchers
Defining a new MDO workflow for aircraft wing design
About
The cmdows mind map template defines the Common MDO Workflow Schema (CMDOWS), a structured XML-based schema for describing Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) workflows. It covers 112 nodes across key domains such as design competences, parameters, architecture elements, problem definition, and workflow graphs. The template includes specific nodes like 'designCompetence' with inputs/outputs, 'parameterRoles' distinguishing design variables from objective variables, and 'dataGraph' with edges for workflow connectivity. This cheat sheet serves as a visual reference for engineers and researchers building MDO frameworks, ensuring consistent schema usage across tools like KADMOS and KE-Chain.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Systems engineers and tool integrators
Standardizing data exchange between KADMOS and KE-Chain tools
Professors and students in engineering design
Teaching multidisciplinary optimization concepts in a graduate course
How to use this template
Step 1
Download the Template File
Download the cmdows .xmind file from the Xmind template marketplace.
Step 2
Open in Xmind Application
Open the file in Xmind (desktop or web) to view the full schema tree.
Step 3
Explore Schema and Branches
Expand branches like 'design Competences' and 'parameters' to review node definitions.
Step 4
Customize Your Design Workflow
Customize the template by adding your own design variables or workflow edges.
Step 5
Export for Documentation
Export the mind map as an image or PDF for documentation or presentation.
Frequently asked questions
CMDOWS (Common MDO Workflow Schema) is an XML-based schema for describing multidisciplinary design optimization workflows. It standardizes how design competences, parameters, and problem definitions are exchanged between MDO tools like KADMOS and KE-Chain.
The template is organized into major branches: design Competences, parameters, architecture Elements, problem Definition, workflow, and header. Each branch contains detailed sub-nodes for attributes like @uID, metadata, and relationships.
Yes, you can open the .xmind file in Xmind and edit node labels, add new parameters, or modify the workflow graph. The template serves as a starting point for your own MDO schema definitions.
The 'dataGraph' describes data dependencies between workflow elements via edges, while the 'processGraph' defines the execution order and nesting of executable blocks in the MDO workflow.
Yes, the cmdows mind map template is available on Xmind's template marketplace. You can download and use it for free, then customize it for your own MDO projects.
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