A method of generating a computer-based observable model of an implantablerepairmaterial secured to a patient is provided. The method includes processing datacorrespondingto a patient using a computing device including a processor and a memorystoring a softwareapplication executable by the processor. The method also includes indicatingan implantablerepair material and a fixation for securing the implantable repair material tothe patient andindicating a distribution of the fixation about the implantable repairmaterial. The methodalso includes generating an observable model of the implantable repairmaterial secured tothe patient on a display operably associated with the computing device. Theobservablemodel depicts the indicated distribution of the fixation about the implantablerepair material.