APPLIES is a free framework for evaluating in a systematic, objective and repeatable way company’s motivation and preparation for adopting product lines. As a result, APPLIES intends to provide information for supporting the judgments of decision-makers prior they make any decision in favor or against adopting a product line. This framework expects to be useful to consultants, project managers or any person interested in advising management levels to choose a product line initiative. APPLIES ask for some product-lines related concepts, THUS IT IS RECOMMENDED that you have at least a BASIC notion about WHAT IS THE PRODUCT LINE ENGINEERING approach before using APPLIES.