mar/graphics/design_flow_analysis.tex

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\usepackage{siltex}
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\begin{document}
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    \node (pd) {Problem Description};
    \node (sp)[below=1 of pd]  {Specifications};
    \node (id)[below=1 of sp]  {Initial Design};
    \node (fs)[below=1 of id]  {Feature Definition};
    \node (ss)[below=1 of fs]  {Feature Selection};
    \node (a1)[below=0.8 of ss,draw=none, fill=none] {};
    \node (rd)[below=0.8 of a1]  {Rapid Development};
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    \node (dc)[below=1.6 of va,draw=none,fill=none] {Development Cycle};
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