GRADE
Quick Overview
To get a quick overview see the GRADE Brochure  .
What is GRADE
GRADE is a PC-based modeling environment for
- Describing complex sociotechnological* systems (both "as is" and "to be") in a consistent, unambiguous and easy-to-understand graphical manner,
- Analyzing the dynamic behavior of the described system through simulation and/or prototyping,
- Creating a set of blueprints to serve as a basis for business process optimization and/or as a specification for a software system to be developed.
GRADE offers a very comprehensive system-modeling environment based on a formalized
graphical language. Underlying this approach is an object-oriented
perception of reality and the concept of representing systems in
terms of what we consider Fundamental
Building Blocks.
GRADE was designed for analyzing complex domains, such as business enterprises, and optimizing the processes and software systems
comprising them.
However, GRADE can be used equally well for less sophisticated modeling, especially
when the popular tools on the market no longer suffice.
Generally, a one-day training course is sufficient for building meaningful GRADE
business or object models. With the GRADE Basic User Guide, the user
can start creating useful models immediately.
If You Want to Read More
You can find many additional readings about GRADE here and here.
Technical Requirements for GRADE
GRADE can be used on every MS Windows based computer which satisfies requirements for typical office programs.
Large screen resolution (higher than 1024x768) is recommended for extensive modeling.
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