Re: [ebxml-bp] Groups - ebBPSS-2_oct25.xsd uploaded

["Monica J. Martin" <Monica.Martin@Sun.COM>]

>Schlegel: Hi BP team
>
>In the ebBPSS-2_oct25.xsd there is the 
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>o BinaryCollaborationType
>o MultiPartyCollaborationType
>o BusinessCollaborationType
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>Except the Role element these types are equal.
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>o BinaryCollaborationType has exactly 2 roles
>o BusinessCollaborationType has minimal 2 roles
>o MultipartyCollaborationType has minimal 3 roles
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mm1: The BusinessCollaborationType is the newer construct that can 
accommodate either Binary or Multi-party. I believe the other two were 
retained for backward compatibility.  Dale can add more details if he 
wishes.

>Is there room for confusion? 
>  
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mm1: It will be explained in the specification.

>Qustion: What type is a Collaborytion with 4 roles?
>BusinessCollaborationType or MultipartyCollaborationType?
>  
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Yes.

>Question: What type is a Collaboration with 2 roles?
>BinaryCollaborationType or BusinessCollaborationType?
>  
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Yes.