Topic Maps — Compact Syntax (CTM, ISO 13250-6)

Abstract:

CTM (Compact Topic Maps) is a text-based notation for representing topic maps.

CTM (Compact Topic Maps) is a text-based notation for representing topic maps. It provides a simple, lightweight notation that complements the existing XML-based interchange syntax defined in [XTM] and can be used for

manually authoring topic maps;
providing human-readable examples in documents;
serving as a common syntactic basis for TMCL and TMQL.

The principal design criteria of CTM are compactness, ease of human authoring, and maximum readability. CTM supports all constructs of the TMDM, except item identifiers on constructs that are not topics.

This part of ISO/IEC13250 should be read in conjunction with TMDM since the interpretation of the CTM syntax is defined through a mapping from the syntax to the data model there defined.

The full standard text is available here.

The current development and the open issues can be viewed here.

Editors

Dmitry Bogachev

http://www.subjectcentric.com/

Gabriel Hopmans

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Gabriel is author of idSpace, Topic Maps - Compact Syntax, Topic Maps for European.. , and Compact syntax for Topic.. . He is editor of Topic Maps — Compact.. .

Lars Heuer

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Lars is project leader of The tiny Topic Maps engine, Semagia Mappa - The Python.. , Semagia TMAPIX, Topic Maps converters, and Mappify.

glossary

CTM

is associated with 15 items.

CTM is the abbreviation for Topic Maps Compact Syntax. CTM is defined by ISO 13250-6, that is, part 6 of the Topic Maps standard. It’s a textual notation to describe topic maps.

TMDM

is associated with 27 items.

TMDM is the abbreviation for Topic Maps Data Model. You will find a compact illustration of all relationships within the TMDM …

The first priority of H-maps is the simplicity of usage. Hereby issues of technology and science can be dealt effectively – while ensuring consistent compliance with the Topic Maps standards.