Enumerated Datatype (Enumeration) 1

[guidelinePackage] Information Model Guidelines Elements Enumerated Datatype (Enumeration)

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An Enumerated Datattype is a type with a distinct set of valid values, may be workdays, months, status, etc.

Properties

Rules

Name: The value shall be non-empty.
A short and descriptive name of the Enumerated Type.

Recommendations

Documentation: The value should be non-empty.
A short description of what kind of concept the Enumerated Type represents.

Parent

Information Model (Model)

An Information Model is a model that captures all kind of information managed within a specific business area.

Nested Elements

Rules

At least one Enumerated Value (Enumeration Literal)
An Enumeration Value is a valid value for an enumeration.

Usage

Can be the value of the Type property of Information Attribute (Attribute)