Terms: b Terminology index
Note:
The terminology developed during the PLCS project has been included "as is".
A number of the terms are still in Draft

The terms defined in the terminology dictionary and in the Business DEXs.

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  Definition: The lowest element in any given physical assembly tree from a specified viewpoint.

NOTE    Has parents, but no children.

 
  Source:

[1] PLCS terminology dictionary, 2000.

 
  Version: 3.1  
  Status: complete  
Business Context
  Definition: A "business context" is a context in which a specialized vocabulary is employed. This may be an individual organization, a larger business community, or a particular project (or initiative). A number of Business DEXsA Business DEX is a DEX that has been defined outside the OASIS PLCS TC. It is, generally speaking, more business specific and may extend or specialize a PLCS DEX. A Business DEX is defined and managed within a specific Business Context. and TemplatesA Template is a precise specification of which entities (and attributes) in ISO 10303-239 PLCS should be instantiated, and which Reference Data should be used, to represent a concept providing documented functionality in a Capability. A Template defined and managed by the OASIS PLCS TC may be referred to as a "PLCS Template", as opposed to a "Business Template" are identified within a given Business Context and each DEX is defined using the specialized vocabulary of its Business Context.  
  Source:

[1] DEXlib definitions, .

 
  Version: 1.0  
  Status: in_business_review  
Business DEX
  Definition: A Business DEX is a DEX that has been defined outside the OASIS PLCS TC. It is, generally speaking, more business specific and may extend or specialize a PLCS DEX. A Business DEX is defined and managed within a specific Business ContextA "business context" is a context in which a specialized vocabulary is employed. This may be an individual organization, a larger business community, or a particular project (or initiative). A number of Business DEXs and Templates are identified within a given Business Context and each DEX is defined using the specialized vocabulary of its Business Context..  
  Source:

[1] DEXlib definitions, .

 
  Version: 1.0  
  Status: in_business_review  
business impact of solution
  Definition: Information required to evaluate the potential cost, risks and benefits of any element of a proposed change.  
  Source:

[1] PLCS Activity Model, 2000.

 
  Version: 1.1  
  Status: complete  
Business Object
  Definition: A Business Object is a description in business terms of a concept required for data exchange in a given business domain, coupled with a mapping to relevant PLCS entities. A Business Object is defined in the context of a Business DEX.  
  Source:

[1] DEXlib definitions, .

 
  Version: 1.0  
  Status: in_business_review  
Business Reference Data Library
  Definition: A Business RDL is a Reference Data Library that specializes the OASIS RDL further in order to achieve semantic precision in a specific business context. A Business RDL is a Reference Data Library that specializes the OASIS RDLThe Reference Data Library standardized and managed by the OASIS PLCS TC (managed in DEXlib). Sometimes referred to as "OASIS PLCS RDL". further in order to achieve semantic precision in a specific Business ContextA "business context" is a context in which a specialized vocabulary is employed. This may be an individual organization, a larger business community, or a particular project (or initiative). A number of Business DEXs and Templates are identified within a given Business Context and each DEX is defined using the specialized vocabulary of its Business Context..  
  Source:

[1] DEXlib definitions, .

 
  Version: 1.0  
  Status: in_business_review  
Business Template
  Definition: A Business Template is a TemplateA Template is a precise specification of which entities (and attributes) in ISO 10303-239 PLCS should be instantiated, and which Reference Data should be used, to represent a concept providing documented functionality in a Capability. A Template defined and managed by the OASIS PLCS TC may be referred to as a "PLCS Template", as opposed to a "Business Template" that represents a Business ObjectA Business Object is a description in business terms of a concept required for data exchange in a given business domain, coupled with a mapping to relevant PLCS entities. A Business Object is defined in the context of a Business DEX. or part of a Business Object.  
  Source:

[1] DEXlib definitions, .

 
  Version: 1.0  
  Status: in_business_review  

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