= Template Characterization = This page describes the methodology by which any data set is characterized in terms of 15926. '''IMPORTANT NOTE 2011''' - The information on this page, including the IDS-ADI Characterization Methodology, is being updated and consolidated into the '''''JORD Mapping Methodology'''''. ([https://www.posccaesar.org/wiki/FiatechJord Latest JORD Project information here].) The characterization methodology proceeds from a business-use definition of that data set (aka a "foreign schema") via its expression as P7L (aka short-cut, Gellish or Part-7-Lite) templates to transformation into short-hand or full Part-7 / Part-2 expressions. This page and the linked specifications define the process by which short-cuts templates are selected and assembled to create that characterization. This page and subsequent pages will therefore also explicitly document the short-cut / short-hand and other specific template types implied by that methodology. All templates used are reference data, managed at any time in the WIP RDL (or project RDL extensions). * Back to MmtSig (Modelling, Methodology & Technology SIG) * Forward to TemplateStartingSet for initial set of templates to be available in the WIP * Forward to TemplateMinimumSubSet minimum subset necessary to populate new WIP content. For formal definition and implementation of '''''Part-2-explicit-Part-7 representations''''' follow the links above. The methodology below is a detailed elaboration of existing earlier specifications capturing '''''industry best-practice''''' for characterizing or mapping existing business data sets in ISO15926 terms. * '''[https://www.posccaesar.org/attachment/wiki/TemplateCharacterization/ISO15926_Dataset_Template_Characterization.doc ISO15926 Methodology Specification for Dataset Template Characterization]'''.[[BR]]The current "IDS-ADI" version of Methodology Document updated in collaboration between POSC-Caesar IDS and FIATECH-ADI Initiatives. An informative Annex to Part 7 * '''[https://www.posccaesar.org/attachment/wiki/TemplateCharacterization/P7M_Characterization_Methodology.xls ISO15926 Workbook for Public Template Definitions and their Business Selection Logic]'''.[[BR]]The current "IDS-ADI" version which forms an Initial Set as an integral part of the Methodology / Informative Annex to Part 7 above. ''For '''REFERENCE ONLY''', below are links to the earlier documents:'' * ''[http://trac.posccaesar.org/export/147/projects/IDS-ADI/work/documents/P7L/P7L_Characterization_Methodology_IDS-120-001_Iss_2x.doc P7L Characterization Methodology IDS-120-001 Iss 2x] (2006).[[BR]]The earlier 2006 IDS version of the Methodology Document.'' * ''[http://trac.posccaesar.org/export/147/projects/IDS-ADI/work/documents/P7L/ECMv3_Useage_Patterns.doc ECMv3 Usage Patterns] (1999).[[BR]]Early (1999) public description of "Templates" as usage patterns, based on Gellish naming or relation types. An original EPISTLE Useage Patterns Specification (pre-cursor to Part 7) focussing on industry best-practice in characterizing business data in ISO15926 terms.''