A methodology for transforming CIM to PIM through UML: From business view to information system view

Abstract

This paper presents a methodology to master transformation of models from CIM to PIM in accord with MDA approach. Our methodology is founded on creation a good CIM level, through well-chosen rules, for facilitating models transformation to PIM level. However, we establish a rich PIM level via state machine, class and package models. Next, we describe a set of transformation rules to ensure a semi-automatic transformation from CIM to PIM. Our method conform MDA approach by taking into consideration the business dimension in the CIM level, since, we present this level by using activity diagram who is one of standards of business modeling. Nevertheless, we use UML into PIM in our proposal, because UML is recommended by MDA in this level.