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A '''Data Element Name''' is a unique name given to a term or [[Data element]] in a [[Data Dictionary]]. In a formal Data Dictionary no two Data Elements may have the same name. In a database driven data dictionary the Data Element Name becomes the primary key of a Data Elements table of a Data Dictionary. |
A '''Data Element Name''' is a unique name given to a term or [[Data element]] in a [[Data Dictionary]]. In a formal Data Dictionary no two Data Elements may have the same name. In a database driven data dictionary the Data Element Name becomes the primary key of a Data Elements table of a Data Dictionary. |
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The Data Element Name is typically conforms to ISO-11179 Metadata registry naming conventions and has at least three parts, Object, Property and [[Representation term]]. Many standards require the use of [[Camel case|Upper camel case]] to differentiate the components of a Data Element Name. |
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For example if you wanted to add a person's European ''last name'' or ''family name'' the data element name would have the following structure: |
For example if you wanted to add a person's European ''last name'' or ''family name'' the data element name would have the following structure: |
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Revision as of 15:21, 1 December 2005
A Data Element Name is a unique name given to a term or Data element in a Data Dictionary. In a formal Data Dictionary no two Data Elements may have the same name. In a database driven data dictionary the Data Element Name becomes the primary key of a Data Elements table of a Data Dictionary.
The Data Element Name is typically conforms to ISO-11179 Metadata registry naming conventions and has at least three parts, Object, Property and Representation term. Many standards require the use of Upper camel case to differentiate the components of a Data Element Name.
For example if you wanted to add a person's European last name or family name the data element name would have the following structure:
PersonFamilyName