What are the new Object Modeling features in HLA Evolved?

Some important news in the new version of the standard are:

• FOM Modules, a feature that makes it possible to split large monolithic FOMs into modules that are easier to manage. This also makes it possible to separate standard FOM modules from local extensions. It is also possible for several developers to work on different parts of the FOM in parallel.

• A new version of the XML format that is less rigid and that the user can extend.

• All predefined items in HLA have been separated into a standardized module called the MOM and Initialization Module (MIM) that is automatically provided by the RTI.

The following picture illustrates how a typical set of FOM modules may look.

Sample FOM Module Hierarchy

Visual OMT™ 1.5 – the first tool for managing FOM Modules

Visual OMT™ 1.5 is the first tool that allows you to split existing monolithic FOMs into handy FOM Modules with the click of a mouse. There is a special wizard for migrating to the HLA Evolved format.

The following picture illustrates the migration process.

 Exporting HLA Evolved FOM Modules with Pitch Visual OMT 1.5  

Converting and splitting FOMs for HLA Evolved

In addition to migrating old FOMs, it supports splitting the FOM in the following ways:

• You can select which object and interaction classes that you want to export to each module.

• You can select which types of data (tables) that you want in each module.

• The predefined information (MIM) is automatically removed during migration. 

Screenshot of the FOM Module Migration wizard

Upcoming Versions

We will gradually launch new versions of Pitch Visual OMT™ with more features like:

•  Native HLA Evolved FOM Module management.

•  FOM Module compatibility analysis and conflict resolution.

Get Pitch Visual OMT™ 1.5

You will get this version in September 2008 if you have a valid maintenance agreement. If you want to buy this product or extend your maintenance, please contact Pitch or our distributors.