4. The model element information item

4.1. Top-level of CellML infosets

The top-level element information item in a CellML infoset MUST be an element information item in the CellML namespace, with local name model. This element information item is referred to in this specification as the model element.

4.2. Specific information items

  1. Every model element MUST contain a name attribute in the empty namespace. The value of the name attribute MUST be a valid CellML identifier, and SHALL be interpreted as a unique identifier for the CellML infoset.
  2. A model element MAY contain zero or more additional specific information item children, each of which MUST be of one of the following types:
    1. A component element;
    2. A connection element;
    3. A group element;
    4. An import element; or
    5. A units element.

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