Questions tagged [modeling]

Modeling is the constructing and manipulating abstract (mathematical and/or graphical) representations of economic, engineering, manufacturing, social, and other types of situations and natural phenomenon, simulated with the help of a computer system.

Modeling is the construction and manipulation of abstract (mathematical and/or graphical) representations of economic, engineering, manufacturing, social, and other types of situations and natural phenomenon, simulated with the help of a computer system.

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Importing Models Into A OpenGL Project

I am taking an OpenGL course and we have the option to create models to use in our assignments with a 3D modeling application, like Maya or Blender. I am not looking forward to typing in coordinates manually so I was curious what resources I should…
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Visual Studio UML Class Diagram & Modeling of Generic Types

I need to model a concrete generic class inheriting from a base generic class. First, see below: ActivityFacade should be implemented this way: public class ActivityFacade : BaseFacade { } How can I model this in a VS2012 UML class…
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Modelica vs Simscape

This question has two main aspects actually. Right at the beginning, I have to admit that I am totally new to physical modeling and would be glad to be corrected as well, not only be answered. For those who find it too long to read, I can give a…
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Component diagram dependency vs assembly

I'm having a hard time understanding the difference between dependency and assembly(ball and socket) in UML component diagram. I googled a lot and only found this relative question : uml component diagram difference between assembly and interfaces…
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How do you model a table for unit conversion?

I'm looking to create a db model of various units and their relation to each other. For instance, 36 inches = 3 feet = 1 yard = .9144 meters etc. This table would also store cups in ounces, pounds, kg, grams, cm and all sorts of measurements. …
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What's the best language for physics modeling?

I've been out of the modeling biz, so to speak, for a while now. When I was in college, most of the models I worked with were written in FORTRAN, which I never liked. I'm looking to get back into science, so I'm wondering if there are modern…
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How to model in Java EE?

Let's say, I have decided to go with Java EE stack for my enterprise application. Now, for domain modelling (or: for designing the M of MVC), which APIs can I safely assume and use, and which I should stay away from... say, via a layer of…
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How to get all algebraic associative operations on a finite set by efficient algorithm?

Number of binary operation on a set of 2 elements is 2^(2*2)=16. Number of associative binary operation on that set is only 8. Number of binary operation on a set of 3 elements is 3^(3*3)=19683. Number of associative binary operation on that…
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What tools do you use to plan and draw a database structure = tables, relationship

Modeling tool or just a visual tool for drawing. In fact I only need to draw and later I'll transform the picture into sql by hand to better control the process.
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How are fluid simulations integrated into Rigid Body phisix engines?

1) Is there any proof that simulations that mix Rigid Body phisix and fluids (say SPH) can provide modeling for real world? 2) How does a frame of such mix work? Say we have a woden swing inside a box with 2 difrent liquids (oil and water) and a…
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Graphical dataflow composition framework

I am interested to embed a MathWorks Simulink like type tool into my application. In this embedded tool units are expressed as blocks with their input and output ports and parameters for each block using my block definition files written in any way…
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Is there a compiler as service for c++?

In short: I am looking for something like Roslyn but for C++. In detail: I am dealing with a c# project where I have to work with c++ files. I have a bunch of .h (about 250 files) and .cpp and I would like to map the classes and functions and what…
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Interface Aggregation in UML Class Diagrams

does one usually put aggregating associations between interfaces? Example: Here, I feel that one aggregation is redundant. The one between the interfaces is more important, because that's what the clients of the classes will be using. BMW and…
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Is OpenCL good for agent based simulation?

I'm learning Scala with the aim of writing agent based simulations using actor concurrency. I currently know very little about OpenCL, and before I dive in can anyone tell me if it is likely to be appropriate/compatible with agent based…
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Representing complex scheduled recurrence in a database

I have an interesting problem trying to represent complex schedule data in a database. As a guideline, I need to be able to represent the entirety of what the iCalendar -- ics -- format can represent, but in a database. I'm not actually implementing…
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