Detailed Release Notes - Version 1.2.0

Published on May 11, 2020 VEC Version 1.2.0 Last updated on Jan 31, 2023 5 min read

Note: There is a newer version of this specification see VEC 2.1.0

Decisions

  • [KBLFRM-967] - No official Support for Schematron-Constraints

Bugs

  • [KBLFRM-810] - Define ChangeDescription.ResponsibleDesigner as Optional
  • [KBLFRM-842] - Define PartWithSubcomponentsRole.SubComponent as Optional
  • [KBLFRM-843] - Redefine Multiplicity of InternalComponentConnection.pins
  • [KBLFRM-875] - Removed Mentioning of "ContactPoint3D" in the Model Description
  • [KBLFRM-877] - False Mandatory Attributes in the TapeSpecification
  • [KBLFRM-915] - Path Mistakenly Inherited From ConfigurableElement
  • [KBLFRM-947] - Documentation of WireElementSpecification & WireGroupSpecification inconsistent.

New Features

  • [KBLFRM-472] - Assignment between Topology Elements and TopologyZones
  • [KBLFRM-722] - Information about the Local Geometry Model of a Component (e.g. Transformation of the Bounding Box)
  • [KBLFRM-818] - Add Support for Diodes
  • [KBLFRM-840] - Add Support for Bolt Terminals
  • [KBLFRM-847] - Allow Creation of Baselines (well defined sets of ItemVersions)
  • [KBLFRM-852] - Add Support for Bending Restrictions in the Topology
  • [KBLFRM-863] - Component's Supplementary Parts (Accessories) in specified locations (e.g. for Slots)
  • [KBLFRM-865] - Mapping between Wires and Their Connected E/E-Components (e.g. Fuses)
  • [KBLFRM-874] - Hierarchical Structure for VariantGroups and Additional Attributes
  • [KBLFRM-880] - Sealing of Grommets with Additional Parts
  • [KBLFRM-883] - Refactoring of 3D Curve Support - Removal of BSplineCurve - Added Support for NURBS
  • [KBLFRM-884] - Hierarchical Topologies / Nested Topologies
  • [KBLFRM-894] - Create Advanced Multi-Cores in their Usage (e.g. additional shielding)
  • [KBLFRM-899] - Allow Application/Usage Constraints for VEC Elements other than PartVersions
  • [KBLFRM-918] - Express Conformance to Requirements for PartVersions and PartUsages
  • [KBLFRM-925] - CustomProperties for n-Tuple (ComplexProperty)
  • [KBLFRM-928] - Instantiation of Topologies
  • [KBLFRM-930] - FIT Rates for Parts / Components (via GeneralTechnicalPartSpecification)
  • [KBLFRM-954] - Support for XML Schema Pattern Restrictions
  • [KBLFRM-964] - Create Complex PartRelations with Custom Expression Logic.
  • [KBLFRM-973] - General Orthogonal Grouping Concept to Represent Functional Mappings or Requirements
  • [KBLFRM-974] - Add Support for Ferrite

Improvements

  • [KBLFRM-365] - Deprecation of CavityDesign for TerminalReceptionSpecification and CavitySpecification
  • [KBLFRM-630] - Adding ComponentNodeType 'OpenEnd' for schematic and OpenWireEndTerminal for wiring layer
  • [KBLFRM-643] - Allow PartUsages to be in the Content of a Bill of Material (BoM)
  • [KBLFRM-697] - Guideline for "Partitioning and Sizing of VEC Files"
  • [KBLFRM-726] - Instantiation of Integrated Terminals (e.g. IDC Terminals in Connectors)
  • [KBLFRM-732] - Improved Documentation of WireReception.angle
  • [KBLFRM-764] - Define TopologySegments with the Length of Zero Invalid
  • [KBLFRM-785] - DocumentType 'HarnessCoupling' for DocumentVersions containing Coupling Device Definitions
  • [KBLFRM-788] - OpenEnumeration for RobustnessProperties.Class and ClassReferenceSystem
  • [KBLFRM-793] - Removed CompatibilityStatement and CompatibilitySpecification from the Model
  • [KBLFRM-794] - OpenEnumeration for FuseSpecification.fuseType
  • [KBLFRM-796] - Improved Documentation for WireReceptionSpecification.MultiContact
  • [KBLFRM-799] - Differentiate "Power" in OpenEnumeration PinComponentType
  • [KBLFRM-800] - DocumentTypes for Graphic Symbols
  • [KBLFRM-804] - Definition of Plugging Compatibility for E/E Component's HousingComponent
  • [KBLFRM-811] - Remove SealingClass and AbrasionResistanceClass (Replaced by RobustnessProperties)
  • [KBLFRM-812] - Redefined Semantics for NetGroup and ConnectionGroup
  • [KBLFRM-816] - Allow Typing / Classification of Cavity-Addons
  • [KBLFRM-817] - Improved Definition for Taping with WireProtectionRole
  • [KBLFRM-820] - Concise Definition of the Taping Direction
  • [KBLFRM-824] - External References for all ExtendableElements
  • [KBLFRM-825] - Add Attribute 'thickness' to StripeSpecification
  • [KBLFRM-826] - Clarification of PartWithSubComponentsRole.SubComponent vs. PartStructureSpecification.inBillOfMaterial
  • [KBLFRM-830] - OpenEnumeration for WireLength.lengthType
  • [KBLFRM-832] - Clarification of the Handling of Partial Specifications
  • [KBLFRM-834] - OpenEnumeration for Color.ReferenceSystem
  • [KBLFRM-837] - Improved Modification Tracking for the Digital Content of DocumentVersions
  • [KBLFRM-839] - Add "ComponentDrawing" to OpenEnumeration "DocumentType"
  • [KBLFRM-848] - Handling of Unused Cores in Multi-Cores
  • [KBLFRM-856] - Clarification of the Semantics of FileBasedInstruction & DocumentVersion Attributes fileName & location
  • [KBLFRM-857] - Add "DeviationTable" to OpenEnumeration "DocumentType"
  • [KBLFRM-858] - Improved Documentation of Segment Length
  • [KBLFRM-859] - Clarification of the Relationship between Geometry(2D/3D) and Topology
  • [KBLFRM-860] - Representation of Implicitly Positioned Elements in the Geometry (e.g. Wire Protections)
  • [KBLFRM-867] - Clarification of the Instantiation of Modell Structures
  • [KBLFRM-878] - Refactoring of WireProtectionRole - Introduction of a TapeRole
  • [KBLFRM-888] - Clarification of the Semantics of the "PartRelation"
  • [KBLFRM-889] - Add Data Rate to Signal
  • [KBLFRM-890] - Add CurrentType to Signal for AC/DC/AC 3-Phases
  • [KBLFRM-891] - Differentiation of High Voltage Classes (OpenEnumeration NominalVoltage)
  • [KBLFRM-892] - New Literal ClippingCurrent for PinCurrentType
  • [KBLFRM-896] - Traceability to System Schematic Connections for directly mated E/E Components
  • [KBLFRM-897] - Add Bridge Terminals with Traceability to Schematic Connections
  • [KBLFRM-898] - VariantConfigurations that are Common for a Set of Elements (Base Inclusion)
  • [KBLFRM-900] - Move 'referenceElement' Association from PartOccurrence to OccurrenceOrUsage
  • [KBLFRM-901] - Additional Literals for "WireReceptionType"
  • [KBLFRM-907] - Add Traceability between WiringGroup and ConnectionGroup
  • [KBLFRM-908] - Clarification that ContactPoints are Free of Variance
  • [KBLFRM-912] - Add averageWireLengthAddOn to WireReceptionSpecification
  • [KBLFRM-913] - Impact Protection as RobustnessClass
  • [KBLFRM-917] - Define the validity of "unspecified accessories" in component's part master data
  • [KBLFRM-921] - Revised Representation of the Dependencies between Cavity & Sealing Geometries & Sizes
  • [KBLFRM-922] - Refactoring of ContactSystem to TerminalPairing
  • [KBLFRM-924] - Orientation of Coordinate Systems
  • [KBLFRM-929] - Multiplicity of Association between OccurrenceOrUsageViewItem2D/3D and OccurrenceOrUsage
  • [KBLFRM-931] - Clarification of the Minimum Content of DocumentVersions for Part Master Data.
  • [KBLFRM-933] - Clarification about Usage of Classes in the Inheritance Structure.
  • [KBLFRM-934] - Permit Usage of TAR, ZIP or Zipped TARs as Archive Format of a VEC-Package.
  • [KBLFRM-935] - SubType with OpenEnumeration for NetworkNode & ComponentNode
  • [KBLFRM-937] - Guideline for the Usage of General or Specific Classes of an Inheritance Tree
  • [KBLFRM-939] - Default- and Special-Values for Attributes
  • [KBLFRM-940] - Wildcards for Part References
  • [KBLFRM-941] - Improved Documentation of DocumentType.RequirementsDescription
  • [KBLFRM-942] - OpenPatternRestriction for Coding Names
  • [KBLFRM-943] - Approval.levelOfApproval Defined as OpenEnumeration
  • [KBLFRM-949] - Clarification on the Structuring of Multi-Cores
  • [KBLFRM-956] - Add Chapter General Guidelines to the VEC Recommendation
  • [KBLFRM-957] - OpenEnumeration for LocalizedTypeString.type in accordance to ISO 7200
  • [KBLFRM-959] - Allow Typing of AliasIdentifications
  • [KBLFRM-962] - Remove ConformanceClasses from the Recommendation
  • [KBLFRM-963] - Cardinality of PartOccurrence.RealizedPartUsage
  • [KBLFRM-968] - Refactoring of the Model Outline
  • [KBLFRM-975] - Additional Literals for SignalMediumType & SignalSubTyp, allow definition in Network Layer
  • [KBLFRM-982] - Define OpenEnumeration Literals for CableLeadThroughType
  • [KBLFRM-990] - OpenEnumeration for DefaultDimension.dimensionType
  • [KBLFRM-991] - Functional grouping concept should allow for hierachical structures
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