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L7 – Logical Data Model

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The L7 Viewpoint is used to document the business information. It describes the information that can be exchanged along the logical flows in the architecture, specified in L3 Node Interactions.

Usage

The intended usage of the L7 includes:

  • Information architecture.
  • Information product hierarchy.

Creating a Logical Data Model diagram

To create a Logical Data Model diagram:

  1. Click on Logical Data Model in the Action Artifact area, and then select Create New Diagram.
  2. Type the diagram name and press Enter.
  3. A blank diagram is created and you can start constructing the view. You can create InformationElements and connect them with Associations using the tools under the diagram toolbar.

NATO NAF Example: Logical Data Model