8. The method of claim 1 further comprising: dividing a consolidated configuration model into the multiple configuration sub-models in accordance with a predetermined data structure; wherein at least one of the configuration queries into multiple configuration sub-queries further comprises dividing the sub-queries in accordance with the sub-model structure.
1. A method for using computer assisted configuration technology to solve product configuration problems using configuration sub-models, the method comprising: performing with the computer system: dividing one or more configuration queries into multiple configuration sub queries, wherein the one or more configuration queries represent one or more questions involving parts and part relationships in a configuration of a configurable product, the multiple configuration sub-queries represent the one or more configuration queries, and the parts represent a composition of matter of the configurable product; processing each sub-query using at least one configuration sub-model per sub-query, wherein the configuration sub-models collectively model a configurable product; generating a response to the one or more configuration queries based upon the processing of each sub-query using at least one configuration sub-model per sub-query; and providing the response to the one or more configuration queries as data for display by a display device.