vGMQL – Introducing a visual notation for the generic model query language GMQL
Steinhorst Matthias, Delfmann Patrick, Becker Jörg
Abstract
This paper presents a visual query notation for the generic model query language GMQL. So far, GMQL allows for specifying pattern queries as complex set-theoretical formulas. This fact impedes the practical usability of GMQL, because specifying and understanding a query is unintuitive. The visual query notation we propose is a first step towards resolving this shortcoming. We derive objectives for this notation, implement it in a working prototype, as well as evaluate the notation using expert interviews and a literature survey.
Keywords
Conceptual Model Analysis; Enterprise Modeling; Pattern Matching; GMQL
Publication type
Research article in proceedings (conference)
Peer reviewed
Yes
Publication status
Published
Year
2013
Conference
Short Paper Proceedings of the 6th IFIP WG 8.1 Working Conference on the Practice of Enterprise Modeling
Venue
Riga, Lettland
Journal
CEUR Workshop Proceedings
Pages range
146-155
Volume
1023
Title of series
CEUR Workshop Proceedings
Language
English
ISSN
1613-0073