ObjektDaten

ObjektDaten is the set of data that describes an object within a data management or software system. It encompasses identifiers, classification, attributes, and the relationships the object has with other objects or resources. The concept is used across domains such as software engineering, product information management, and digital twins to enable consistent object representation and retrieval.

Core components typically include an object identifier (ID or UUID), a type or class that indicates the object's category, and a set of attributes or properties with values. Objects may also include provenance data, such as the creator and timestamps, as well as version information to track changes over time. Relationships to other objects (references, containment, or association links) are an important part of ObjektDaten, enabling navigation and queries across a data model. Validity and access constraints, such as effective dates and privacy permissions, may be attached as metadata.

Storage and formats: ObjektDaten can be stored in various formats, including JSON, XML, relational tables, or graph-based stores. In object-oriented or document-based databases, the data for an object is serialized as a record or document with nested attributes. For semantic applications, ObjektDaten may be represented as RDF triples or in an ontology-driven model, enabling reasoning and cross-domain interoperability.

Usage and standards: Typical uses include cataloging assets, describing components in a CAD/BIM model, or representing digital twins. Interoperability is achieved through schemas and mappings that define attribute names, data types, and allowed relations. ObjektDaten is not a single formal standard, but a common construct that is shaped by industry-specific schemas and data modeling practices.