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Structured Modeling, proposed by Geoffrion [5, 6], aspires to provide a rich, computer-based modeling environment. Structured Modeling relies on a particular type of attributed graph to represent models. Jones [17] has proposed the use of a graph-based modeling system (GBMS) based on graph-grammars to facilitate the creation of modeling environments for attributed graphs. Since Structured Modeling can be viewed as a type of attributed graph, and graph-grammars support attributed graphs, this paper explores how graph-grammars can support Structured Modeling. As will be seen, graph-grammars have the potential to provide a graphical, syntax-directed editing environment for Structured Modeling. A prototype implementation, Networks/SM, based on Jones's prototype GBMS, Networks, is also discussed.
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Jones, C. Attributed graphs, graph-grammars, and Structured Modeling. Ann Oper Res 38, 281–324 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02283656
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