The SEDRIS Data Representation Model
APPENDIX B - Constraints
Feature Edge Constraints

Definition

The following restrictions apply.

  1. The <Location> instances within a <Feature Edge> instance shall be distinct; that is, no two <Location> instances may have the same position in space.

  2. <Feature Edge> instances may meet only at <Feature Node> instances, and <Feature Face> instances may meet only along one or more <Feature Edge> instances.

  3. At feature topology level 2 or higher, no <Feature Edge> instance may intersect with or overlap another <Feature Edge> instance.

  4. At feature topology level 3, each <Feature Edge> instance forms part of the boundaries of exactly two <Feature Face> instances.

  5. At feature topology level 4, at least one <Feature Edge> instance forms part of the boundary of more than two <Feature Face> instances.

  6. At feature topology level 5, if a <Feature Edge> instance E is located within a <Feature Volume> instance V, E shall associate to V.

Rationale

The path defined by the sequence of line segments which connect the consecutive <Location> instances that make up a <Feature Edge> instance shall not intersect or overlap itself.

Example

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FAQs

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