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Changelog

All notable changes to the CostEngine (MfgIQ) documentation.

[Unreleased]

Documentation

  • Initial documentation structure created
  • Migrated from Word/Excel to MkDocs
  • Added Mermaid diagrams for workflows
  • Enhanced content with Material for MkDocs features

[1.0.0] - 2026-01-24

Added

  • Domain Logic Specification v2.0
  • Complete cost component hierarchy
  • Material cost formulas
  • Routing & operations engine
  • Scrap & yield logic
  • Explainability framework

  • MVP Scope v1.0

  • Core user flow definition
  • Must-have features list
  • Screen specifications (12 screens)
  • Success criteria

  • Data Formats

  • CostingFormat2 (XLSX) template
  • Import/export specifications

  • Product Branding

  • Rebranded as "CostEngine (MfgIQ)"
  • Professional documentation theme
  • Custom styling matching industry standards

Documentation

  • Created comprehensive homepage
  • Added strategic foundation overview
  • Structured navigation with clear categories
  • Implemented search functionality
  • Dark/light mode support

Documentation Version History

v2.0 (Current)

  • Date: 2026-01-24
  • Changes: Complete redesign with MkDocs Material theme
  • Status: Yes Production-ready

v1.0 (Legacy)

  • Date: 2025-2026
  • Format: Word documents (.docx)
  • Status: Warning Archived in customer-docs/

Upcoming Changes

Planned for Next Release

  • Add API documentation
  • Include screenshot walkthroughs
  • Add deployment guide
  • Create user onboarding tutorials
  • Add troubleshooting section

Under Consideration

  • Video demonstrations
  • Interactive cost calculator examples
  • ROI calculator tool
  • Customer case studies

For product roadmap and feature development, see MVP Scope