Descriptor files

The CCM specification defines the formats of several XML descriptor files that are used to describe software packages, components, properties, and assemblies.

Software package descriptor (*.csd)

The software package descriptor consists of general information about the software followed by one or more sections describing implementations of software.

CORBA component descriptor (*.ccd)

The component descriptor specifies component characteristics that a design tool might use to display information about a component (e.g. supported interfaces, inherited components, used and provided ports, etc.).

Component assembly descriptor (*.cad)

The assembly descriptor consists of elements describing the components used in an assembly, connection information, and partitioning information.

Property file descriptor (*.cpf)

The property file is used at deployment time to configure a home or a component instance. A configurator uses the property file to determine how to set component and home property attributes.