Appendix A

IFML notation summary

Appendix A lists the core concepts of IFML and the set of extension concepts specified in the standard, together with their meaning and graphical notation.

Table 1

IFML Core Concepts

ConceptMeaningIFML NotationExamples
View ContainerAn element of the interface that comprises elements displaying content and supporting interaction and/or other ViewContainersiconWeb page, window, screen, pane
XOR View ContainerA ViewContainer comprising child ViewContainers that are displayed alternativelyiconTabbed panes in Java, frames in HTML
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