Virtual Prototyping has been widely applied since the breakthrough of 3-D computer graphics technology. This paper focuses on the developing methodology and design architecture of life cycle Virtual Prototyping systems. The technical rationale of this methodology, Extended Real-time Control System, is addressed first. VP systems that are established by applying this methodology will include functions of life cycle system support. Two VP systems that applied ERCS are given as examples to illustrate the powerfulness of this methodology. Finally, a comparison of this method and traditional method is provided to conclude this research.
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