RE: [legalxml-intj-exmndr] Recap of issue on domain modeling

["Cabral, James E." <JCabral@mtgmc.com>]

Scott,

 

It basically comes down to the fact that not all UML tools support it.  I think we should still recommend it, just not make it mandatory.

 

  jim

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From: Scott Came [mailto:scott@justiceintegration.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:27 AM
To: legalxml-intj-exmndr@lists.oasis-open.org
Subject: RE: [legalxml-intj-exmndr] Recap of issue on domain modeling

Yes, this more accurately reflects what we agreed to.

Jim, 
perhaps you can offer an argument as to making XMI optional?

> My 
minor suggested tweaks are included below in bold.
> 
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From: Scott Came [mailto:scott@justiceintegration.com]
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[legalxml-intj-exmndr] Recap of issue on domain modeling
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> 
> Here is what I took as consensus from our discussion this morning. 
I
> agree with this; Tom, since you were the other active participant in 
the
> discussion, could you please post back with your agreement as well, 
or
> suggested modifications. Others feel free to chime in as well. I 
will
> then make sure this gets into the Domain Modeling section in the 
MNDR.
> 
> (Again, keep in mind, we're saying what's necessary for 
compliance with
> the MNDR, not that the whole world should do what we 
say.)
> 
> 1. A domain model must be created.
> 
> 2. 
The domain model must be at least one of: a spreadsheet, a
> concept map, 
or a UML class diagram. (What these things are, in detail,
> will be 
described in the document.)
> 
> 3. The domain model should be a UML 
class diagram.
> 
> 4. If the domain model is a UML class diagram, 
then the diagram must be
> supplied in XMI and image (JPG or PNG) format. 
The image format must
> not contain symbols or notation that are not part 
of standard UML class
> diagrams.
> 
> 5. Nothing in this 
specification precludes a domain model from being
> documented, published, 
or displayed using diagramming notation other
> than standard UML, 
provided that the domain model also be supplied
> according to the 
provisions of rule #4.
> 
> 6. The domain-GJXDM mapping artifact 
must not rely on (replaces
> "reference ") any domain model concept or 
element that is not
> represented in standard UML notation. Proprietary 
concepts may be
> included in the mapping artifact as long as they do not 
determine the
> mapping results.
> 
> Thanks, 
everyone.
> --Scott
> 
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