%0 Journal Article %A Yuan L. Lai and Jian H. Chen and Jui P. Hung %D 2008 %J International Journal of Computer and Systems Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 14, 2008 %T A Study on the Application of TRIZ to CAD/CAM System %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/3459 %V 14 %X This study created new graphical icons and operating functions in a CAD/CAM software system by analyzing icons in some of the popular systems, such as AutoCAD, AlphaCAM, Mastercam and the 1st edition of LiteCAM. These software systems all focused on geometric design and editing, thus how to transmit messages intuitively from icon itself to users is an important function of graphical icons. The primary purpose of this study is to design innovative icons and commands for new software. This study employed the TRIZ method, an innovative design method, to generate new concepts systematically. Through literature review, it then investigated and analyzed the relationship between TRIZ and idea development. Contradiction Matrix and 40 Principles were used to develop an assisting tool suitable for icon design in software development. We first gathered icon samples from the selected CAD/CAM systems. Then grouped these icons by meaningful functions, and compared useful and harmful properties. Finally, we developed new icons for new software systems in order to avoid intellectual property problem. %P 301 - 305