====== Structural Artifact ======

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===== Discussion =====

A structural artifact identifies a governed construct that defines the organization and constraints of [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:structured_information_artifact|structured information]].

Structural artifacts support consistent processing by defining how information is organized, constrained, validated, exchanged, and interpreted within the [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:reference_architecture]].

A structural artifact differs from a [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:semantic_artefact]]. A structural artifact defines organization and constraints. A semantic artifact defines the meaning associated with structural elements or [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:d:data|data]] values.

===== Definition =====

//governed construct defining the organization and constraints of [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:structured_information_artifact|structured information]]//

===== Source =====

Structured Information Processing [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:reference_architecture]]

===== Note =====

A structural artifact provides a controlled basis for validation, exchange, traceability, and evaluation of conformance.

===== Example =====

A schema, message structure, information model, interface structure, or constraint set is a structural artifact when the [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:reference_architecture]] governs its definition, versioning, authority, and use during structured information processing.

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