Connect the business concepts to the logical data
The business concepts defined in HOPEX Information Architecture can be implemented in the IS using the UML method and formalism.
The "Concept realization" work therefore consists of connecting the data model elements with business concepts to:
• define more precisely objects handled at IS architecture level,
• assure improved vocabulary sharing and improved global communication between business users and IS users.
Creating a concept realization
A realization of concept connects a technical or organizational object of the repository to a dictionary element.
To associate a logical view object to a dictionary element, you must create a realization.
To associate a class with a concept, for example:
1. In the Information Architecture desktop, click on the navigation menu, then Logical data.
2. In the navigation pane, expand the "Packages" folder.
3. Click Package Hierarchy.
The list of packages in the repository appears in the edit window.
4. Expand the package folder that interests you.
5. Select the class that you want to connect to a concept and open its properties.
6. Select the Characteristics >Realization page.
7. Click New.
The Choice of MetaClass dialog box opens.
8. Select “Realization of Concept” and click OK.
The creation of page opens.
9. In the Dictionary Entity Realized field, click Connect.
10. In the selection window, select "Concept" and click Find.
11. Select the concept that interests you and click Connect.
12. In the concept realization creation window, click OK.
The concept realization appears in the properties window with the name of the concept selected.
Realization report
You can use the realization report to view the realization (or implementation) coverage of dictionary elements with another architecture element.
To access the report:
1. Click the navigation menu, then Reports.
2. In the navigation pane, select Realization report.
Report parameters
This consists of defining report input data.
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Parameters
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Parameter type
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Constraints
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List of objects
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Org-unit
Application
Library
Capability
Class
Concept
State concept
Event concept
Concept type
Content
Exchange contract
Concept life cycle
Exchange
Entity (DM)
functionality
Business function
System process
Functional process
Business process
Organizational process
IT service
Data view
Concept view
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One object mandatory.
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Responsibles display mode
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Show responsibles
Show responsibles and percentages
Hide responsibles
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Indicators display mode
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Boolean
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Report example
The example below enables viewing of the coverage rate of objects specified as parameters.
Note that realizations of structural components of concepts specified as parameters are also displayed.
