Documentation

The following documentation is available for download:

Using the XML Shemas for Facilities Equipment  - provides an overview of the business drivers and usage scenarios (section 1) cfiXML schema architecture (section 2 and 3) and an introductory "how to use" discussion and examples (section 4 and 4)  (Executive Summary and Section 1 intended for all audiences, while the remaining sections are intended for implementers)

Schema Architecture (Presentation / Narration ) - provides a presentation overview of the schema architecture, including UML diagrams that show the overall structure of the XML schemas.  This supplements the "Using the Schemas" document. (Intended for implementers)

XML Schema Development Guidelines - provides a set of principles, guidelines and schema design principles for developing XML schemas.  These guidelines were used in the construction of the current XML schemas and serve as a reference document for those working on and extending the current cfiXML schemas. (Intended for schema developers)

cfiXML Procedures - provides a description for the work processes and procedures for reviewing and submitting XML schemas for consideration into current cfiXML working group development activities. (Intended for schema developers)

AIChE-DIPPR Open Source License - provides the full text of the AIChE-DIPPR open source license for users of the currently published XML schemas. (Intended for everyone)

ePlantData Open Source License - provides the full text of the ePlantData, Inc. open source license for users of the currently published XML schemas. (Intended for everyone)

FIATECH Open Source License - provides the full text of the FIATECH open source license for users of the currently published XML schemas. (Intended for everyone)