With the latest software update, we are introducing a new feature called Use Case. This new feature is related to an existing feature called Operating Mode. Use Case will replace Operating Mode in the Task Definition and will allow for more precise modeling of the actual situation on an amusement ride or device. The Use Case concept also lines up with the requirements of international standards such as ASTM F24.
By default, when a new project is created four predefined Use Cases, and two Operating Modes are included. These can be edited, deleted, or amended.
A Use Case can be associated with a single or multiple Operating Modes. This association will have an effect when you create a Controls Type in Risk Reduction Measures.
Now, a task can be defined by specifying who is doing what and where in a particular Use Case. At the selection of a Use Case for a new task, you can see the associated Operating Modes.
Within Hazard Identification, thanks to the new Use Case feature, we see the task to be more expressive and easier to understand.
Within a Case, if a Controls Risk Reduction Measure is specified, the Operating Mode associated with the Use Case is taken into account.
In this example, the Operating Mode “Automatic” is associated with Use Case “Regular Operation”, therefore the Controls Risk Reduction Measure is required to have a Safety Requirement Specification for the associated Operating Mode.
We’re excited about these new updates and we look forward to hearing your feedback!
