The root element of an AnIML Technique Definition document. Techniques are typically categorized as either sample alteration, detection, or data post-processing. Each document defines and constrains how ExperimentSteps and Sample definitions are to be filled for its respective technique in an AnIML document. The root element of an AnIML Technique Definition document. Techniques are typically categorized as either sample alteration, detection, or data post-processing. Each document defines and constrains how ExperimentSteps and Sample definitions are to be filled for its respective technique in an AnIML document. Technique Definition name (human-readable). Is this document an extension? If false, it is a Technique Definition. If true, it is a Technique Extension. Definition of characteristics and role that the referenced Sample plays in the ExperimentStep. Definition of characteristics and role that the referenced Sample plays in the ExperimentStep. SampleRole name used in the SampleReference element's role attribute. Is the sample in this role produced or consumed by the Technique? (see SamplePurposeType). Is a sample in this role required? Specifies how many samples with this role may exist. In an AnIML file, the Role name must then be suffixed with a number, starting with 1. Is the role required when this ExperimentStep is nested under a Result? If true, the sample is inherited from the superordinate ExperimentStep. Definition of characteristics and role that the referenced ExperimentStep plays in the ExperimentStep. Definition of characteristics and role that the referenced ExperimentStep plays in the ExperimentStep. Role name used in the ExperimentData(Bulk)Reference element's role attribute. Are ExperimentData(Bulk)References with this role required? Specifies how many ExperimentData(Bulk)References with this role may exist. Description of the experimental method used. Description of the experimental method used. Definition of a Result generated by the ExperimentStep. Definition of a Result generated by the ExperimentStep. Required name of the Result. Is the Result optional or required? Maximum number of occurences of the Result. If set to > 1, the index attribute (1+) must be used in the AnIML document. Definition of SeriesSet that needs to be attached at this point. SeriesBlueprint names must be unique per SeriesSetBlueprint. Definition of SeriesSet that needs to be attached at this point. Set of alternative Series which need to be attached to this SeriesSet. Set of alternative Series which need to be attached to this SeriesSet. Definition of Series that needs to be attached to this SeriesSet. A Quantity must be unique per SeriesBlueprint. Definition of Series that needs to be attached to this SeriesSet. Name the Series shall have. Data type this Series shall have. Is the Series optional or required? Maximum number of occurences of the Series. If > 1, the index attribute must be used in the AnIML document. Does the Series represent an independent or dependent variable? Specifies that the Series represents an independent variable. Specifies that the Series represents a dependent variable.. Specifies how the data in this Series is typically plotted. Specifies that the Series data is typically plotted on a linear scale. Specifies that the Series data is typically plotted on a common logarithmic scale. Specifies that the Series data is typically plotted on a natural logarithmic scale. Specifies that the Series data is typically not plotted. Collection of Parameters to be used on this hierarchy level. Collection of Parameters to be used on this hierarchy level. Name-value pair to be stored in current Category. A Quantity may not be listed multiple times per ParameterBlueprint. Name-value pair to be stored in current Category. Maximum number of occurences of the Series. If multiple occurrence is uses, an index (1+) must be appended to the Series' name in the AnIML document. Data type which indicates whether a sample or ExperimentStep is consumed or produced in an experiment. Indicates that a sample is produced in an experiment. Indicates that a sample is consumed in an experiment. Names of Data types usable for Series. Names of Data types usable for Parameters. Elements for allowed values in Parameters. Elements for allowed numeric values in Parameters. Single 32-bit signed Integer value. Single 64-bit signed Integer value. Single 32-bit floating point value. Single 64-bit floating point value. String with two allowed values: "required" and "optional". Specifies that the corresponding entity is required. Specifies that the corresponding entity is optional. Represents the list value "unbounded". A positive Integer or "unbounded" (see UnboundedType) Description of the enclosing element. Description of the enclosing element. Indicates which literature source is being cited for this definition. Refers to the LiteratureReference element. Should be a descriptive name, e.g. "ASTM E 131". Set of literature references which are used in the documentation of this technique definition. Set of literature references which are used in the documentation of this technique definition. Literature reference which is referenced by the documentation element. Literature reference which is referenced by the documentation element. Indicates which literature source is being cited for this definition. Refers to the Citation element. Definition of an allowable Quantity and its associated Units. A Quantity may not have multiple Units with the same label. Definition of an allowable Quantity and its associated Units. Definition of a supported Scientific Unit. Definition of a supported Scientific Unit. Defines the visual representation of a particular Unit. String representation of a particular Unit. Human-readable name of a Quantity. Combination of SI Units used to represent Scientific Unit. Combination of SI Units used to represent Scientific unit Names of all SI Units Represents a dimensionless unit. Represents the SI unit "meter". Represents the SI unit "kilogram". Represents the SI unit "second". Represents the SI unit "ampere". Represents the SI unit "kelvin". Represents the SI unit "mol". Represents the SI unit "candela". Permitted Values for Parameter. If not specified, the full range of the data type is allowed. Permitted Values for Parameter. If not specified, the full range of the data type is allowed. Allowed value range for a Parameter or Series. Allowed value range for a Parameter or Series. Label of Unit that applies to this allowed range of values. Lower range boundary; may be marked as inclusive or exclusive. Lower range boundary; may be marked as inclusive or exclusive. Specifies whether the given value is part of the interval. Upper range boundary; may be marked as inclusive or exclusive. Upper range boundary; may be marked as inclusive or exclusive. Specifies whether the given value is part of the interval. Enumeration of data types used in AnIML. Single 32-bit or 64-bit signed integer value. Single 32-bit or 64-bit floating point value. Single string value. Single Boolean value. Single ISO date and time Value. Single XML value governed by a non-AnIML XML schema. Single Base64 binary encoded PNG image. Value governed by the SVG DTD. Used to represent vector graphic images. Single 32-bit signed integer value. Single 32-bit signed integer value. Single 32-bit positive integer value. Single 64-bit signed integer value. Single 64-bit signed integer value. Single 32-bit floating point value. Single 32-bit floating point value. Single 64-bit floating point value. Single 64-bit floating point value. Single string value. Single string value. Single Boolean value. Single Boolean value. Single ISO date and time value. Single ISO date and time value. Base64 binary encoded PNG image. Base64 binary encoded PNG image. Value governed by a non-AnIML XML Schema. Value governed by a non-AnIML XML Schema. Value governed by the SVG DTD. Used to represent vector graphic images. Value governed by the SVG DTD. Used to represent vector graphic images. String with up to 1024 characters Token with up to 1024 characters