Release Notes - Version 2.2.0

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Notes:

With the release of version 2.2.0 we also provide for the first time a full documentation of the model in printable format and an annotated diff document. This is to support easier review / readability for first time user.

• VEC-Full-Model-Documentation-V2.2.0.pdf is a clean snapshot of version 2.2.0.
• VEC-Full-Model-Documentation-V2.2.0-diff.docx is a comparison between versions 2.1.0 and 2.2.0, highlighting all changes using Word’s track changes feature.

In some cases, the diff documentation may incorrectly highlight elements in the Incoming Associations table as removed and re-added. This is due to the fact that the ordering of entries in this table is not fully deterministic in all situations.

Schema Incompatible Changes

This is a minor release, so no schema incompatible changes where made. However, there are deprecated schema elements that will be removed with the next major release. Search XSD-files for deprecated annotation.

✨ New & Extended Concepts

• Introduced MultiDimensionalValue as general concept and FuseCharacteristics specifically (#1123)
• Added capability to represent quantities other than 1 piece to OccurrenceOrUsage (#1113)
• Added a defintion for coordinate systems of fixings and dimensions (#1112)
• Added TerminalProtection as new component type (Specification & Role) (#1105)
• Introduced stereotype StructuredPrimitive and OCL constraint for simple types (#1102)
• Introduced CableSeal and CableSealPlug (#1087)
• Introduced General Concept for Information Reuse and traceability (#1081)
• Added support for Coating of WireEnds (#1066)
• Added ReferenceSurfaceDefinition to ConnectorHousingSpecification (#937)
• Generic Concept for internal connectivity of E/E components (#915)

🛠 Enhancements & Model Changes

• PartSubstitutionSpecification now allowed for PartVersions as well (#1135)
• Adopted PartNumberType from KBL (#1131)
• Added mating cycles to TerminalPairing and made it less restrictive (#1129)
• Improved TerminalCurrentInformation (#1128)
• Added determinationType to PinCurrentInformation & PinVoltageInformation (#1125)
• Improved “pullOffForce” for CrimpDetail and WireMountingDetail (#1122) - WireElementSpecification.SubWireElements should be non-unique (#1116)
• Added CrimpBarrelType to WireReceptionSpecification (#1108)
• Added WireReceptionTypes for uni- & multiaxial Shield Crimps (#1104)
• Added absoluteSealPosition for the positioning of CavitySeals on the Wire (#1101)
• Added definition of partial pull-off for WireEnd stripping (#1100)
• Added ordering and layering to definition of multi-core wires (#1098)
• Added Attribute TransmissionMedium to Conductor- & TerminalSpecification (#1097)
• Reverted ConductorSpecification.NumberOfStrands should have Type Integer instead of NumericalValue (#1071)
• Refinement of the Logic within ModuleFamilies (#1069, #894)
• Improved Joining Methods for Terminals and Wires (WireReceptionType in Part Masster and Usage) (#1018)
• Added Attribute voltageComplianceLevel for GeneralTechnicalParts (#969)
• Improved cavity mapping for modular connectors (#957)
• Added attribute “changeRestriction” to ItemVersion (#841)

🔁 Deprecations / Replacements / Consolidations

• Consolidated part master data for wires, deprecated redundant associations (#1121)
• Added ApplicationType to GeneralTechnicalPartSpecification (#1115)
• Consolidated different VoltageRange and VoltageRatings (#1089)
• Deprecated MultiCavitySeal & -Plug in favour of CableSeal and CableSealPlug (#1087)

📖 Documentation Improvements

• Improved documentation of AbstractSlot, Slot & ModularSlot (#1136)
• Improved documentation of diagram “Placement and Dimensions” (#1133)
• Improved visual definition of terminal dimensions (#1103)
• Moved Chapter “XML Representation of the Model” from model documentation into Impl.-Guidelines. (#1096)
• Clarified documentation for path-format of file names (#1095)