Implementing Hierarchical Features in a Graphically Based Formal Modelling Language
Implementing Hierarchical Features in a Graphically Based Formal Modelling Language
Many developers who could benefit from building and analysing formal models of their systems are deterred from doing so by the process algebra style input languages of formal modelling languages which they find difficult to read and understand. This barrier to the adoption of formal modelling techniques can be significantly reduced if the process algebra is replaced with a graphical notation supported by a model generation tool. However, whilst having a diagrammatic base for the language appeals to the novice modeller, the diagrams can become cluttered for larger models. In this paper we address the issues of how to add hierarchical features to a graphical language without losing the fundamental benefits and appeal of a having the graphical interface to the language. We illustrate these ideas using an existing formal modelling language.
Graphical Formal Model RDT
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Henderson, Peter
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Walters, Robert John
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Crouch, Stephen
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2004
Henderson, Peter
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Walters, Robert John
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Henderson, Peter, Walters, Robert John and Crouch, Stephen
(2004)
Implementing Hierarchical Features in a Graphically Based Formal Modelling Language.
The Twenty-Eighth Annual International Computer Software & Applications Conference, Hong Kong.
28 - 30 Sep 2004.
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Many developers who could benefit from building and analysing formal models of their systems are deterred from doing so by the process algebra style input languages of formal modelling languages which they find difficult to read and understand. This barrier to the adoption of formal modelling techniques can be significantly reduced if the process algebra is replaced with a graphical notation supported by a model generation tool. However, whilst having a diagrammatic base for the language appeals to the novice modeller, the diagrams can become cluttered for larger models. In this paper we address the issues of how to add hierarchical features to a graphical language without losing the fundamental benefits and appeal of a having the graphical interface to the language. We illustrate these ideas using an existing formal modelling language.
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Published date: 2004
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Event Dates: 28-30 September 2004
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The Twenty-Eighth Annual International Computer Software & Applications Conference, Hong Kong, 2004-09-28 - 2004-09-30
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Graphical Formal Model RDT
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Web & Internet Science, Electronic & Software Systems
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/260017
ISBN: 0-7695-2209-2
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Peter Henderson
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Robert John Walters
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Stephen Crouch
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