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Model building blocks
Object Relators
These connect kinds of basic objects to each other.
Contains
Things can hold other things or substances. Use 'contains' for this. This is a one way relationship. Example: The bag contains groceries.
Touches
Touches is used when entities are in contact with each other. This is a two way relationship. Example: The computer touches the table and the table touches the computer.
Part-Of
When an entity is a part of something else, use this link to connect them. This is a one way relationship. Examples: The gas tank is part of the car; Grandmother is a part of my family.
Is-A-Kind-Of
This connects a basic thing with a more general kind of that thing. This is a one way relationship. Examples: baseball is a kind of game; Anger is a kind of emotion.
Moves-From
When something moves, use this relator to connect it to the place where it started. This is a one way relationship. Example: The falling leaf moves from the top of the tree.
Moves-To
When something moves, use this arrow to connect it to the place where it ends up. This is a one way relationship. Example: The falling leaf moves to the ground.
Unknown Relationship
Use this when you can't or don't want to be more specific about the relationship between two things. This thing or idea has some kind of relationship with that one.