The Design File Index Database has been developed to facilitate enhancements to project monitoring and control, specifically within the electronics design function, however it is intrinsically linked to all of the other associated disciplines, i.e. marketing, science research, mechanical design, software, operations, etc. An interactive, browser-enabled, tool kit for use by both management and the design/development engineering community, the Design File Index Database incorporates control, status monitoring and documentation tools for the complete suite of electronics design processes. It operates at every development level (system, subsystem/unit and firmware), and generates outputs that are fully compliant with the ISO9000 quality system.