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3.2.4 Export-XMI-from-KB component
The Export-XMI-from-KB Component exports the knowledge base schema and instances to an
XMI file serializing a UML model. The KB and XMI parameters are mandatory indicating the
identifier of the knowledge base to be exported and the destination XMI file.
Figure 3.24: Export Xmi to KB Component
3.3 Patterns for Knowledge Exploration and Management
3.3.1 Knowledge Exploration
The patterns for knowledge exploration are built on top of the exploration components and
express simple but useful queries often found in the field of knowledge deduction.
• Class and its classification;
• Properties of a class;
• Instantiated classes;
• Instances of a class assuming known values on known properties;
• Instances of a class assuming any value on a known property;
• Instances of a class assuming known values on any property;
• Instances of a class assuming any value on any property;
• Instances of a class assuming values of known type on any property;
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