4.2.2. Collection of AFD-definition files

Collection of AFD-definition files

Within the AOS tool, organizations have the capability to craft their own AFD-definitions tailored to their products, web services, functions, and similar components. The tool’s output is an AFD-definition, conveniently saved as a ZIP-file. These ZIP files contain individual AFD-definitions for each function, also known as partial AFD-definitions. All certified and published AFD-definitions can be accessed on the landing page of AOS sorted by organization (click here for the overview). By clicking on the download-button associated with an AFD-definition users can obtain the complete ZIP-file as a download. It’s worth noting that ZIP-files for AFD-definitions in AFD 2.0 differ slightly from those in AFD 1.0. Users can refer to the overview below for a brief description of the contents of the ZIP-files. For a more comprehensive understanding of the Schema and validation rules. please consult the Specifications of the structure and Validation rules in XPath or inJMESPath.

Output ZIP file in AFD 1.0

A ZIP-file for AFD-definitions in AFD 1.0 contains the following files:

• afdSchema.xsd
• afdFormats.xsd
• afdCodeLists.xsd
• XPathLibrary.xml
• AFD-definition in csv-format
  

Figure 4.7-1 Content of an AFD-definition Standard set for AFD 1.0

afdSchema.xsd
This serves as the foundation of the AFD-definition Standard and encompassing the complete AFD-definition for a specific function.

afdCodelists.xsd
This supporting Schema contains the codelists and their corresponding values used in the afdSchema.xsd.

afdFormats.xsd
Another supporting Schema containing all AFD format definitions ensures alignment between the formats in the afdSchema.xsd and those within AFD.

XPathLibrary.xml
The XML file comprises all validation rules pertinent to this AFD-definition.

CSV
Additionally, the ZIP-file contains a CSV-file presenting the output of the AFD-definition.

Output ZIP file in AFD 2.0

A ZIP file for AFD-definitions in AFD 2.0 contains the following files:

• afdSchema.json
• afdCodeLists.json
• validationRules.json
  

Figure 4.7-2 Content of an AFD-definition Standard set for AFD 2.0

afdSchema.json
This serves as the foundation of the AFD-definition Standard encompassing the complete AFD-definition for a specific function.

afdCodelists.json
This supporting schema contains the codelists used in the afdSchema.json.

validationRules.json
This file contains the validation rules specific to the AFD-definition.

More detailed and/or technical information can be found at the JSON Schema website.