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Abstract:Multiple-view feature modelling can support applications from various phases of product development, by providing an own view on a product for each of these applications. Each view contains a feature model of the product specific for the application. Current approaches to mUltiple-view feature modelling only deal with form features. Hence, only the later product developments phases, in which the geometry has to be fully specified, are supported. In addition, they only deal with single parts, not with assemblies. A new approach to multiple-view feature modelling is presented here that overcomes these shortcomings. It supports conceptual design, assembly design, part detail design and part manufacturing planning, by providing a view for each of them. The views and the operations that can be applied on them, and the ways the views are kept consistent, are described.