HTML Visualization of Topic Map Constructs
First, let's walk through the roles of various XTM elements and topic characteristics used to build XTM-driven Web sites. Table 9-1 shows a summary of the roles and HTML mappings in the CTW framework.
Now, let's look at the source topic map that represents my modest knowledge about local underwater life enhanced with images of the beautiful sea creatures captured on film.
Topic Map Element | Rendered in HTML As |
---|---|
Topic map | Web site |
Topic | Web page |
Topic associations | Site map NLG text fragments[*] |
Topic occurrences | Images, logo
Text HTML fragments External links |
Topic names | Page headers, titles
Unordered and ordered lists Hyperlink titles NLG text fragments ... |
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