AV-2 – Integrated Dictionary

The AV-2 catalogues and describes all the Elements used in an architecture, and the Relationships between them. It presents all the Elements as a specialisation hierarchy, provides a text definition for each one, and references the source of each element.

Usage

The intended usage of the AV-2 includes:

• Explain the terms and abbreviations used in building the architecture.

Product Description

AV-2 is a table lists and defines elements used in an architecture. Each entry in AV-2 consists of the following properties:

• The name used for this element in the architecture.
• Alias (i.e Alternative names) for this element.
• The definition of the element.

Creating an Integrated Dictionary table

To create an Integrated Dictionary table:

1. Click on Integrated Dictionary in the Action Artifact area, and then select Create New Diagram.
2. Type the diagram name and press Enter.
3. This opens a table where you can add and manage the definition of architectural elements.
4. Click on New Integrated Dictionary Entry above the table.
5. Select an architecture element to define.
6. Enter its alias and definition.

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