Hi Mats
Just a comment on the colour
I’m not sure if you saw this page
Basically the colours are intended to group together concepts
Regards
Rob
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From: plcs-dex@lists.oasis-open.org [mailto:plcs-dex@lists.oasis-open.org] On Behalf Of mats.nilsson@fmv.se
Sent: 19 October 2012 13:52
To: plcs-dex@lists.oasis-open.org
Subject: [plcs-dex] PLCS Concept Model
All,
I have, as a result of the ongoing Reference Data project, been looking more closely at the PLCS Concept Model (http://www.plcs.org/plcslib/plcslib/data/PLCS/psm_model/model_base.htm) and have some comments, suggestions and questions;
First of all, to avoid any doubt, I’d like to state that I believe that the PLCS Concept Model (PCM) is a really important part of PLCSlib, because it describes the scope of the PLCS SysML Model (PSM) as well as the terminology used within the standard. This is really important for all, and especially for persons new to the standard.
But, I think there are things with it that can be improved (and the following list is not complete);
- There are things that are incorrect and needs to be corrected (e.g. a “State_definition” is not a “State”).
- I believe the PCM can be confused of actually being “our model” (the PSM) when presented in an UML-ish style. I’d rather have it using boxes with rounded corners with actual English language terms in the same way as the Reference Data now has (“class labels”), and not these “element names” with underscores binding their parts together.
- The relationships could be more clearly expressed (“method utilizes product” is not that informative).
- The provided definitions need to be aligned with the ongoing work on Reference Data for the PSM.
- And what’s with the coloring…, does it add any value?
I have a (not completed regarding content nor layout) suggestion that I believe show my intensions (http://cmapspublic3.ihmc.us/rid=1L1GTXGHK-1DGD9CB-5T/The%20PLCS%20Concept%20Model.cmap). Please have a look and provide feedback! And as said earlier, I believe it is important, otherwise I wouldn’t bother with it!
So, is there funding in place for doing this? There is funding for implementing the final result, but we all need to cooperate (by replying to this e-mail) in order to produce a result (see link above) we all are happy with. I plan to put in quite some effort during the autumn for this, and I hope for your support, even if it is only reviewing and providing comments.
Regards,
Mats Nilsson
Systems Engineer, Information Architect
FMV – Swedish Defence Materiel Administration
SE-115 88 Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: +46 8 782 47 24 Mobile:+46 70 267 47 24
E-mail: mats.nilsson@fmv.se
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