How ConstructiVision moves from code change to customer delivery — covering the full software development lifecycle, validation process, and Autodesk App Store distribution path.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) — CDOV Framework. ConstructiVision is a safety-adjacent construction tool — miscalculated lift points or incorrect weld connections can cause tilt-up panel failures. Quality is built in at every stage, not bolted on at the end. Every output is traceable to a requirement, every failure mode is predicted before it occurs, and every test validates against a specification.
Six sequential phases aligned to the Creveling/Slutsky/Antis CDOV model (Concept → Design → Optimize → Verify). Each phase has a defined quality gate before promotion.
Establish reference environments representing known-good states before making any changes.
Gate: VM 102 runs full validation script end-to-end with all screenshots captured.
Fix bugs and implement changes in the TB11-01 test build. Production builds are read-only.
src/x32/TB11-01x32/ — never to PB11-00 or VM 103git add → commit → pull --rebase → pushgit-pull.batacaddoc.lsp) — external scripts are deployment aids onlyGate: Code loads without error in AutoCAD 2000 on target VM. Every fix links to a bug number and DFMEA row.
Measure outputs against specification using automated testing and alpha user testing.
cv-menu-validation.au3 (572 lines) exercises every menu command on XP VMs, captures BMP screenshotsscripts/ocr-screenshots.py converts BMPs → PNGs → Tesseract OCR text, compared against VM 102 golden baseline at ≥95% character matchGate: All screenshots pass OCR comparison against golden (VM 102/103) at ≥95% character match with no instant-fail indicators.
Every failure is traced to its root cause, logged in the bug tracker, and linked to a DFMEA failure mode.
Gate: Every bug has DFMEA cross-reference. Open critical issues have explicit waiver rationale before promotion.
Drive RPN values down by improving detection controls and eliminating occurrence of high-risk failure modes.
Configure-ConstructiVision.ps1 prevention checks for each fixacaddoc.lsp without external toolsGate: RPN for all critical DFMEA rows reduced below 100 or explicit acceptance recorded.
Package for Autodesk App Store submission. All five release gates must pass before promotion.
.bundle + PackageContents.xml from validated TB11-01 buildreports/Gate: All five release gates below pass. Explicit go/no-go sign-off recorded.
Bundle contents match intended version. Manifest references correct modules. No missing runtime dependencies.
Mandatory OCR workflow executed. No instant-fail indicators. Source/VLX behavior differences documented and accepted.
No open critical issues for release workflows. Startup, routing, and file-open paths verified on all target OSes.
Known issues list updated. Rollback path documented. Support handoff notes prepared.
Listing content finalized. EULA and privacy policy links valid. Submission checklist complete with all screenshots and release notes.
| Channel | Format | Status | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk App Store | .bundle + PackageContents.xml |
Q4 2026 | Primary channel — discovery, install, and update for all AutoCAD users |
| Direct / Enterprise | XCopy + Configure-ConstructiVision.ps1 |
Available Now | Contingency for environments that cannot use App Store (SCCM, Group Policy) |
| Alpha VM Access | Git sparse checkout, nightly pull | Active | Alpha/beta validation and support triage (GSC engineers, VMs 201/202) |
| Web Application (v12) | Browser-based, no AutoCAD required | 2027 | Full panel design workflow without AutoCAD; planned post-GA |
MSI/WiX installer permanently sidelined. Autodesk App Store accepts compiled VLX uploads directly with a wizard-based submission process. No standalone MSI installer is needed. Total distribution cost: ~$200/year (OV code signing only).
| OS | AutoCAD 2000 | ConstructiVision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows XP SP3 | ✅ | ✅ | Full support — primary dev/test environment |
| Windows Vista | ✅ | ✅ | Validated Feb 2026 |
| Windows 7 | ✅ | ⚠️ | BHF bug — limited support |
| Windows 10 32-bit | ✅ | ✅ | Full support |
| Windows 10 64-bit | ✅ | ✅ | Requires Wow6432Node COM fix; Win11 x64 compatible |
Note: No runtime licensing or metering is implemented in the current build. This section describes the planned architecture for post-GA releases.
trial-active | paid-metered | paid-seat | expired | blockedThe product website deploys separately from the AutoCAD plugin via an automated CI/CD pipeline.