Use Case: Dynamic Object Class Selection

Overview

This document describes the dynamic object class selection system that replaces hardcoded object types with a searchable, hierarchical class system during object creation.

User Story

As a user, I want to search and select from a comprehensive object class hierarchy so that I can accurately classify my objects with manufacturer-specific or generic templates.

Actors

  • User: Person selecting object class during creation
  • System: Plings class management system
  • Manufacturers: Organizations providing class definitions
  • Community: Users contributing generic classes

Preconditions

  • Object class hierarchy is populated
  • User has started object creation workflow
  • Search functionality is available
  • Class permissions are configured

Basic Flow

1. Initiate Class Selection

2. Search Interface

3. Browse Hierarchy

4. Class Preview

5. Selection Confirmation

Alternative Flows

A1: Manufacturer-Specific Classes

A2: Create Custom Class

A3: Suggest Missing Class

Search Capabilities

Text Search

Hierarchical Browse

Filter Options

Recent & Popular

Class Information Display

Basic Details

Properties & Attributes

Manufacturer Info

Usage Statistics

Technical Implementation

Search Architecture

API Integration

Caching Strategy

Performance Optimization

Open Items

  • Define search algorithm requirements
  • Specify class permission model
  • Document offline class access
  • Define class versioning UI