Element

This Element class is imported from the GKS-Core model, which defines common classes that are used across several GKS Specifications. All VA Core Model classes inherit from GKS-Core Entity or Element classes.

Note

This data class is at a trial use maturity level and may change in future releases. Maturity levels are described in the maturity-model.

Computational Definition

The base definition for all identifiable data objects.

Information Model

Field

Flags

Type

Limits

Description

id

string

0..1

The ‘logical’ identifier of the data element in the system of record, e.g. a UUID. This ‘id’ is unique within a given system, but may or may not be globally unique outside the system. It is used within a system to reference an object from another.

extensions

Extension

0..m

A list of extensions to the Entity, that allow for capture of information not directly supported by elements defined in the model.

Subclasses