Definition:
Detailing
A state is a set of circumstances or Attributes characterizing a person or thing at a given time; way or form of being; the Condition, the Status. <- Dictionary definition.
States can vary in operation, or during projects.
A State Parameter Documents a basic specification Qualifier for the Planning or design.
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Examples
Goal [State [[Device-M] = Off ]: 33%, [State [[Device-M] = On]: 95%, [State [[Device-M] =Undetermined]: 0%.
Note: Off, On and Undetermined are Planguage predefined States. Other states (example Black, Blue, Hot, and Cold) may be defined in addition to predefined states.
This example Means that the Goal Level (on a Scale defined above it, but not shown here) is 33% when the state of Device-M is Off. The Goal Level when the device is On is 95%.
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Keyed-Icons
A Condition “[?]” that has been determined “!”.
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Related-Concepts
PREDEFINED Planguage STATES:
• On *625
• Off *626
• Undetermined *627
• Undeterminable *628
• Unknown *629
• Unstable *630
• Changing *631
• True *625
• False *626
History-of-Concept
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This Concept entered by Lisa.