Re: Abstract Type vs. Type Code

[Lisa Shreve <lshreve@mediaone.net>]

Mike,

> Thanks!  So, if I understand correctly, the type code in the case of party
is
> for backward compatibility with EDI syntax.   This will be a big help in
> framing my comments.

No, the type code accomplishes the semantic objective of collecting the set
of party types.  Or, in other words, keeping a list of the subclasses of
party.
>

lms

> One down, two to go...
>
> Lisa Shreve wrote:
>
> > Mike,
> >
> > The CC team recognizes the requirements to 1) keep a collection of types
of
> > parties, and 2) express specific types of parties.  These requirements
have
> > been accomplished with the associating a party type with the party
details.
> >
> > In generating syntax specific representations, we will be in a position
to
> > serve both of the communities you are referring to, the edi style and
the
> > xml schema.
> >
> > I hope this answers your question.
> >
> > lms
> >
> > > I know you are trying to stay away from syntax issues in the analysis,
> > > but there are syntax implications that have to do with your intent.
If
> > > we take an example XML instantiation, do you intend something like:
> > >
> > > <PartyDetails>
> > > ...
> > > <PartyType>
> > > ...
> > > <CodeDetails>SE</CodeDetails>
> > > ...
> > > <PartyType>
> > > ...
> > > <PartyDetails>
> > >
> > > instead of in the schemas declaring PartyDetails as a complexType,
with
> > > a Seller element being a party, and having in an instance document:
> > >
> > > <Seller>
> > >
> > > ...
> > > </Seller>
> > >
> > > It seems to me that in both cases you are intending the former rather
> > > than the latter.  Please confirm.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Michael C. Rawlins, Rawlins EC Consulting
> > > http://www.metronet.com/~rawlins/
> > >
> > >
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