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This group is for the discussion of information and process modeling using semantic or fact-based languages, including ORM2 (Object Role Modeling), the Constellation Query Language, FCO-IM and their precursor, NIAM. Discussion covers modeling theory, software tools, and applications of the information models, such as requirements analysis, database design, data warehousing, end-user query, and business process management.

Information modelers should also subscribe to the ORM Foundation to use the resources there.

Existing free tools include Microsoft's (now redundant) InfoModeler, the open-source ActiveFacts implementation of CQL (the Constellation Query Language), and NORMA, a free ORM2 plugin for Visual Studio (pro, not Express). All three tools are capable of automatically producing high-quality normalized relational database designs from your semantic models.

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