The SEDRIS Data Representation Model
APPENDIX A - Classes
Transformation

Abstract Class Name: Transformation

Superclass - <SEDRIS Abstract Base>

Subclasses

Definition

An instance of a concrete class derived from this DRM class is applied to the object aggregating the instance. <Location 3D> and <Reference Vector> instances are always affected by <Transformation> instances.

Primary Page in DRM Diagram:

Secondary Pages in DRM Diagram:

Example

  1. The location and orientation of a building instanced onto a terrain representation.

  2. The <Transformation> that enables the use of a sidewinder missile with horizontal orientation when it was modeled standing vertically on its fins.

  3. The <Transformation> into place of a logical <Model> sub-graph, such as a representation of the superstructure of a ship.

Constraints

Component of (two-way)

Inherited Field Elements

This class has no inherited field elements.
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