Core Concepts Overview
Understanding the fundamental concepts of SELab.ai will help you work more effectively with the platform.
Architecture
SELab.ai follows a layered architecture:
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│ User Interface Layer │
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│ Modeling & Analysis Engine │
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│ Knowledge Base & AI Agents │
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│ Data Persistence Layer │
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User Interface Layer
- Web-based and desktop applications
- Real-time collaboration features
- Responsive design for all devices
Modeling Engine
- SysML V2 compliant
- Multi-language support (DoDAF, UAF, etc.)
- Constraint validation and verification
AI Layer
- Automated design generation
- Intelligent recommendations
- Pattern recognition and reuse
Data Layer
- Version control for models
- Cloud-based storage
- Export/import capabilities
Key Components
1. Projects
A project is the top-level container for your work. It includes:
- Models and diagrams
- Requirements
- Documents
- Team members and permissions
2. Models
Models represent your system using formal modeling languages:
- Structural Models: Define system components and relationships
- Behavioral Models: Describe system behavior and interactions
- Parametric Models: Capture constraints and equations
3. Requirements
Requirements define what your system must do:
- Functional requirements
- Non-functional requirements
- Constraints
- Traceability links to models
4. Diagrams
Visual representations of your models:
- Block Definition Diagrams (BDD)
- Internal Block Diagrams (IBD)
- Sequence Diagrams
- State Machine Diagrams
- Activity Diagrams
5. Documents
Generated artifacts based on your models:
- Requirements specifications
- Design documents
- Test plans
- Interface control documents
Modeling Languages
SysML V2
The primary modeling language, providing:
- Precise semantics
- Executable models
- Analysis capabilities
DoDAF
Department of Defense Architecture Framework:
- Operational views
- System views
- Technical standards
UAF
Unified Architecture Framework:
- Strategic views
- Operational views
- Service views
Workflows
SELab.ai supports various development workflows:
Waterfall
Traditional sequential development:
- Requirements → 2. Design → 3. Implementation → 4. Testing
Agile
Iterative development with sprints:
- Continuous refinement
- Regular feedback
- Incremental delivery
V-Model
Verification and validation focused:
- Requirements ↔ Acceptance Testing
- Design ↔ Integration Testing
- Implementation ↔ Unit Testing
Data Management
Version Control
- Automatic versioning of all changes
- Branch and merge support
- Change history and audit trail
Collaboration
- Real-time multi-user editing
- Comments and annotations
- Review and approval workflows
Import/Export
Supported formats:
- SysML/UML (XMI)
- Excel/CSV
- PDF/Word
- JSON/XML
Next Steps
- Continue exploring the documentation
- Check out the Quick Start Guide
- Review the API Reference