The following SEM templates are initiated in the Functional Design Stage:

Functional Design Document SEM-0501

The Functional Design Document maps the "what to do" of the Requirements Specification into the "how to do it" of the design specifications.   The functional design describes the logical system flow, data organization, system inputs and outputs, processing rules, and operational characteristics of the product from the user's point of view. The functional design is not concerned with the software or hardware that will support the operation of the product or the physical organization of the data or the programs that will accept the input data, execute the processing rules, and produce the required output.

The focus is on the functions and structure of the components that comprise the product. The purpose of this document is to define and document the functions of the product to the extent necessary to obtain the system owner and users understanding and approval and to the level of detail necessary to build the system design.

NOTE:  For best use of the templates, right click on the link and select "Save Target As" and save in your project file folder.  Then open and complete the template.  For more detailed template instructions go to template instructions.