Next Design V4" is released to improve productivity and quality at the design site through profile reuse and editor tabs.
Denso Create Corporation (Head Office: Naka-ku, Nagoya; President: Hideaki Miyagawa), a company specializing in the advancement of software development technology at Denso Corporation, an automotive parts manufacturer, will begin offering Next Design V4, the latest version of its system software design tool, from March 31, 2025. The company will begin offering Next Design V4, the latest version of its system and software design tool, on March 31, 2025. At the same time, a free evaluation version will be available for users to experience the new features.
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What is Next Design?
Next Design is a design tool that provides an environment where design information in software development can be centrally managed and efficiently shared among teams. It solves the issues of increased complexity and inefficiency in the development process caused by the dispersion of design information and the inefficiency of manual work. It is characterized by its flexibility to accommodate a variety of site-specific processes that are difficult to handle with conventional top-down design tools. The tool was developed based on the experience gained while supporting software development at DENSO, an automotive parts manufacturer, and has been used by major automakers and software development sites in the automotive industry, including DENSO, since its release in 2020. Due to its flexibility and proven track record, it is also widely used in other embedded software and electrical equipment development sites.
Next Design V4 Major Version Upgrade Points
1. support standardization and flexible operation of design processes (patented technology)
In Next Design V4, we have enhanced the system that allows the entire organization to utilize templates of design information called "profiles". This technology has been recognized for its uniqueness and has been patented (Patent No. 7648962). Reusing profiles makes it quick and easy to create the profiles needed at the start of a project. Furthermore, the system can be customized for each project and team, allowing for flexible operation according to the needs of the field. This provides an environment that can respond quickly to updates and changes while standardizing the design process throughout the organization.
2. new operability to make the design site more comfortable
The introduction of tabbed and floating views in the editor allows users to work efficiently on multiple tasks. In addition, the intuitive interface makes it easy to organize design information, which not only improves work efficiency but also reduces the burden on the designer.
(3) Strengthen support for large-scale projects and team development
The hierarchical structure of model files and improved performance of the traceability page allow users to check the traceability of the entire project without stress while dividing a large project and managing the configuration of each group. In addition, the ability to import design information from other projects and enhanced Git integration help improve the efficiency of development work that is carried out by multiple teams working together.
For details on the V4 major version upgrade, please click here.
Advantages of implementing Next Design
By implementing Next Design, design information can be standardized, efficiency can be improved by reducing manual work, and design accuracy can be enhanced. Flexible utilization is possible regardless of the size of the project or the type of industry, in accordance with the site.
Pricing and Operating Environment
Price (annual fee):
- User license 66,000 yen (72,600 yen including tax)
- Floating license 264,000 yen (290,400 yen including tax) and up
Operating Environment:
- Windows 10, Windows 11