Conceptual Model Editor Data Map Tab

Use the Data Map tab to define the applicability of data elements to the actions in an action family. For example, you can specify whether a data element value must be supplied to or returned by each action in an associated action family.

Field Use

Element

Displays all of the top-level data elements defined on and inherited from the associated conceptual model entity. For service actions, this column also includes default data elements that are defined on and inherited from the associated functional area.

For an action code, leave this row blank if the data element is not required by the action.

Persisted

Specify whether the data element is persisted on the conceptual model entity subject.

For service actions, only persisted data elements are added to Inventory specifications when you realize the conceptual model entity. See "Conceptual Model Editor Categorization Tab" for information.

Action Codes or Specialized Action Code

The column headings display all action codes (for service actions) or specialized action codes (for technical actions) associated with the conceptual model entity. For each action code and data element combination, select one of the following values:

  • Required In: the data element value must be supplied for the associated action.

  • Required Out: the data element value must be returned by the associated action.

  • Required In/Out:: the data element value must be supplied for and returned by the associated action.

  • Optional In: the data element value can be optionally supplied for the associated action.

  • Optional Out: the data element value can be optionally returned by the associated action.

  • Optional In/Out: the data element value can be optionally supplied for or optionally returned by the associated action.

  • Blank: the data element is not applicable to the action.