A Transformation-Based Method for Name Converge in Quiescent Context of Replicated Solid Modeling Systems

Name converge is the footstone of converge problem in replicated collaborative solid modeling (CSM). In order to explore name converge in quiescent context, both collaboration status and solid status in replicated CSM are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a details roadmap for name consistency is presented. As part of details roadmap, a name converge method is proposed. The method transforms definition (local) name of a topological entity into execution (remote) name of the entity. The transformation rules utilize both context conditions for transformation and topological position in split faces