Towards a Semi-Automated Approach to Intermodel Transformation

This paper introduces an extension to the hypergraph data model used in the AutoMed data intergration approach that allows constraints common in static data modelling languages to be represented by a small set of primitive constraint operators. A set of equivalence rules are defined for this set of primitive constraint operators, and demonstrated to allow a mapping between relational, ER or UML models to be defined. The approach provides both a precise framework in which to compare data modelling languages, and forms the platform for further work in automating the process of transforming between different data modelling languages.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: CAISE
• Authors: Michael Boyd, Peter McBrien
• Keywords: AutoMed Data Intergration, CAISE 2004, Data Modelling Languages, Primitive Constraint Operators