The figures provided by the configurator database allow users to explore specific research questions. Here is a summary showing some results we obtained, averaged across the entire database.

• Structure of process navigation
  Is the structure of the process navigation vertical or horizontal?
  

• Module library
  Are Pre-customized products available for further customization? Can the user use existing modules and customize them?
  
  
  
  

• Structure of the configuration process
  Determines whether the structure of the configuration process is procedural (step-by-step), decision based (discontinuous) or knowledge based (the user has to enter input according to his/her needs)
  
  

Visualization

• Product picture
  Is the complete product depicted?
  
  
• Current update
  Does the system update the product picture during the configuration process?
  
  
• 3D-perspective
  Does a 3D-perspective exist allowing the user to rotate the product picture 360°?
  
  
• Picture size
  What is the average size of the product picture?
  
  • Smallest size: 80 x 40px
  • Average size: 200 x 150 px
  • Biggest size: 500 x 492 px
  
  

• Order Possibilities
  Is it possible to order the product?
  
  

• Current Price
  Is the current price of the configured product stated during configuration?
  
  

• Community
  Does a community exist?
  
  

• Duration of delivery
  What is the duration of the delivery in business days (5 days a week)?
  

  • 14 working days

• CD implementation
  Is the corporate design implemented throughout the configuration?

• Save Button
  Does a Save-button exist enabling the user to change and redesign his/her configured product at a later date?
  
  

• Plugin (required or optional)
  Does the configurator require a plugin or offer a plugin optionally?
  
  

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