University of Exeter / Université Paris-Saclay / University of Sheffield
Doi
Abstract
The software for which this is the manual is available via the DOI in this recordIsabelle/DOF provides an implementation of DOF on top of Isabelle/HOL. DOF itself is a
novel framework for defining ontologies and enforcing them during document development
and document evolution. Isabelle/DOF targets use-cases such as mathematical texts referring to a theory development or technical reports requiring a particular structure. A major
application of DOF is the integrated development of formal certification documents (e.g.,
for Common Criteria or CENELEC 50128) that require consistency across both formal and
informal arguments.
Isabelle/DOF is integrated into Isabelle’s IDE, which allows for smooth ontology development as well as immediate ontological feedback during the editing of a document. Its checking
facilities leverage the collaborative development of documents required to be consistent with
an underlying ontological structure.
In this user-manual, we give an in-depth presentation of the design concepts of DOF’s Ontology Definition Language (ODL) and describe comprehensively its major commands. Many
examples show typical best-practice applications of the system. Isabelle/DOF is the first ontology language supporting machine-checked links between the formal and informal parts in
an LCF-style interactive theorem proving environment.IRT System
