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9 9  This document is one of two documents concerned with the [[SDMX Information Model>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.SDMX Information Model.WebHome]]. The complete set of documents is:
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11 11  * [[SDMX>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] SECTION 02 INFORMATION MODEL: UML CONCEPTUAL DESIGN (this document): This document comprises the complete definition of the information model, with the exception of the registry interfaces. It is intended for technicians wishing to understand the complete scope of the [[SDMX>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] technical standards in a syntax neutral form.
12 -* [[SDMX>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] SECTION 05 REGISTRY SPECIFICATION: LOGICAL INTERFACES: This document provides the logical specification for the registry interfaces, including [[subscription>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Subscription.WebHome]]/[[notification>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Notification.WebHome]], registration/submission of data and metadata, and querying.
12 +* [[SDMX>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] SECTION 05 REGISTRY SPECIFICATION: LOGICAL INTERFACES: This document provides the logical specification for the registry interfaces, including [[subscription>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Subscription.WebHome]]/[[notification>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Notification.WebHome]], registration/submission of data and [[metadata>>doc:IMElements.metadata.WebHome]], and querying.
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14 14  == 1.2 Modelling Technique and Diagrammatic Notes ==
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35 35  Note that, in any case, [[attributes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Attribute.WebHome]] inherited from a super class are not shown in the sub class.
36 36  
37 -The following table structure is used in the definition of the classes, [[attributes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Attribute.WebHome]], and associations.
37 +The following table [[structure>>doc:IMElements.structure.WebHome]] is used in the definition of the classes, [[attributes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Attribute.WebHome]], and associations.
38 38  
39 39  (% style="width:680.835px" %)
40 40  |(% style="width:129px" %)**Class**|(% style="width:226px" %)**Feature**|(% style="width:322px" %)**Description**
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41 41  |(% style="width:129px" %)ClassName|(% style="width:226px" %) |(% style="width:322px" %)
42 42  |(% style="width:129px" %) |(% style="width:226px" %)attributeName|(% style="width:322px" %)
43 43  |(% style="width:129px" %) |(% style="width:226px" %)associationName|(% style="width:322px" %)
44 -|(% style="width:129px" %) |(% style="width:226px" %)+roleName
44 +|(% style="width:129px" %) |(% style="width:226px" %)+roleName|(% style="width:322px" %)
45 45  
46 46  The content in the “Feature” column comprises or explains one of the following structural features of the class:
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52 52  * Association – the associationName is shown in Courier font. If the association is derived from the association between super classes, then the format is /associationName.
53 53  * Role – the +roleName is shown in Courier font.
54 54  
55 -The Description column provides a short definition or explanation of the Class or Feature. UML class names may be used in the description and if so, they are presented in normal font with spaces between words. For example, the class ConceptScheme will be written as [[Concept Scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept scheme.WebHome]].
55 +The Description column provides a short definition or explanation of the Class or Feature. UML class names may be used in the [[description>>doc:IMElements.description.WebHome]] and if so, they are presented in normal font with spaces between words. For example, the class [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]] will be written as [[Concept Scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept scheme.WebHome]].
56 56  
57 57  == 1.3 Overall Functionality ==
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64 64  
65 65  the [[SDMX>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] Base layer comprises fundamental building blocks which are used by the Structural Definitions layer and the Reporting and Dissemination layer
66 66  
67 -the Structural Definitions layer comprises the definition of the structural [[artefacts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Artefact.WebHome]] needed to support data and metadata reporting and dissemination
67 +the Structural Definitions layer comprises the definition of the structural [[artefacts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Artefact.WebHome]] needed to support data and [[metadata>>doc:IMElements.metadata.WebHome]] reporting and dissemination
68 68  
69 -the Reporting and Dissemination layer comprises the definition of the data and metadata containers used for reporting and dissemination
69 +the Reporting and Dissemination layer comprises the definition of the data and [[metadata>>doc:IMElements.metadata.WebHome]] containers used for reporting and dissemination
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71 71  In reality the layers have no implicit or explicit structural function as any package can make use of any construct in another package.
72 72  
73 73  === 1.3.2 Version 1.0 ===
74 74  
75 -In version 1.0 the metamodel supported the requirements for:
75 +In [[version>>doc:IMElements.version.WebHome]] 1.0 the metamodel supported the requirements for:
76 76  
77 -[[Data Structure Definition>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Data structure definition.WebHome]] including (domain) [[category scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category scheme.WebHome]], (metadata) [[concept scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept scheme.WebHome]], and [[code list>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]]
77 +[[Data Structure Definition>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Data structure definition.WebHome]] including (domain) [[category scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category scheme.WebHome]], ([[metadata>>doc:IMElements.metadata.WebHome]]) [[concept scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept scheme.WebHome]], and [[code list>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]]
78 78  
79 -Data and related metadata reporting and dissemination
79 +Data and related [[metadata>>doc:IMElements.metadata.WebHome]] reporting and dissemination
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81 -The [[SDMX-IM>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.SDMX Information Model.WebHome]] comprises a number of packages. These packages act as convenient compartments for the various sub models in the [[SDMX-IM>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.SDMX Information Model.WebHome]]. The diagram below shows the sub models of the [[SDMX-IM>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.SDMX Information Model.WebHome]] that were included in the version 1.0 specification.
81 +The [[SDMX-IM>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.SDMX Information Model.WebHome]] comprises a number of packages. These packages act as convenient compartments for the various sub models in the [[SDMX-IM>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.SDMX Information Model.WebHome]]. The diagram below shows the sub models of the [[SDMX-IM>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.SDMX Information Model.WebHome]] that were included in the [[version>>doc:IMElements.version.WebHome]] 1.0 specification.
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83 83  [[image:image4.png]]
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97 97  Constraints
98 98  Constructs supporting the Registry
99 99  
100 -Furthermore, the term Data Structure Definition replaces the term Key Family: as both of these terms are used in various communities, they are synonymous. The term Data Structure Definition is used in the model and this document.
100 +Furthermore, the term [[Data Structure Definition>>doc:Glossary.Data structure definition.WebHome]] replaces the term Key Family: as both of these terms are used in various communities, they are synonymous. The term [[Data Structure Definition>>doc:Glossary.Data structure definition.WebHome]] is used in the model and this document.
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102 102  [[image:image5.png]]
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105 105  
106 106  Additional constructs that are specific to a registry-based scenario can be found in the Specification of Registry Interfaces. For information these are shown on the diagram below and comprise:
107 107  
108 -* Subscription and Notification
108 +* [[Subscription>>doc:Glossary.Subscription.WebHome]] and [[Notification>>doc:Glossary.Notification.WebHome]]
109 109  * Registration
110 110  * Discovery
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117 117  
118 118  === 1.3.4 Version 3.0 ===
119 119  
120 -The version 3.0 model introduces changes in the way reference metadata are handled. In addition, it includes a few more artefacts. Finally, a few abstractions have been added, as shown in section “Basic Inheritance” in “Figure 11: Basic Inheritance from the Base Structures”.
120 +The version 3.0 model introduces changes in the way [[reference metadata>>doc:Glossary.Reference metadata.WebHome]] are handled. In addition, it includes a few more [[artefacts>>doc:Glossary.Artefact.WebHome]]. Finally, a few abstractions have been added, as shown in section “Basic Inheritance” in “Figure 11: Basic Inheritance from the Base Structures”.
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122 122  The IM packages are largely the same.
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127 127  
128 128  === 1.3.5 Version 3.1 ===
129 129  
130 -Whilst some additional properties have been added to Dataflow, DSD, Data Constraint, SDMX v3.1 doe
130 +Whilst some additional properties have been added to [[Dataflow>>doc:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]], [[DSD>>doc:Glossary.Data structure definition.WebHome]], Data (% style="color:#e74c3c" %)[[Constraint>>doc:Glossary.Constraint.WebHome]](%%), [[SDMX>>doc:Glossary.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] v3.1 does not change the high level information model, it remains as it is in Figure 6.
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132 -s not change the high level information model, it remains as it is in Figure 6.
133 -
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