.. _component:

Component
=========

A **Component** is the atomic model construct in OpenMETA. A Component contains
one or more **Domain Models** as well as **Interfaces** used to expose parts of the
Component to the external environment.

.. note::
   To learn more about OpenMETA Components, please consult the
   `OpenMETA documentation
   <http://docs.metamorphsoftware.com/doc/reference_modeling/components/components.html>`_

Shown below are two different Component models:

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.. figure:: images/hebi_x5_1_component_outside.png

   HEBI X5-1 Actuator Component (Outside)

.. figure:: images/hebi_x5_1_component_inside.png

   HEBI X5-1 Actuator Component (Inside)

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.. figure:: images/hebi_hexapod_steppush_leg_component_outside.png

   HEBI Hexapod Step-Push Leg Component (Outside)

.. figure:: images/hebi_hexapod_steppush_leg_component_inside.png

   HEBI Hexapod Step-Push Leg Component (Inside)

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Domain Model
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A **Domain Model** is a specific aspect or view of the "thing" represented by its
parent Component.

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 3

   physical_models/physical_models

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 3

   behavior_models/behavior_models

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 3

   simulation_models/simulation_models

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 3

   user_interface_models/user_interface_models

Interfaces
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.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 3

   component_ports