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interoperability-analyzer

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Analyze data interoperability issues in construction projects. Identify format incompatibilities and data loss points.

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What this skill does

# Interoperability Analyzer

## Business Case

### Problem Statement
Data interoperability challenges:
- Multiple proprietary formats
- Data loss in conversions
- Incompatible systems
- Missing standard adoption

### Solution
Analyze data exchange patterns, identify interoperability issues, and recommend solutions for seamless data flow.

## Technical Implementation

```python
import pandas as pd
from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum


class DataFormat(Enum):
    IFC = "ifc"
    RVT = "revit"
    DWG = "autocad"
    NWC = "navisworks"
    SKP = "sketchup"
    EXCEL = "excel"
    CSV = "csv"
    JSON = "json"
    XML = "xml"
    BCF = "bcf"
    COBIE = "cobie"


class InteroperabilityLevel(Enum):
    NATIVE = "native"           # Same format
    LOSSLESS = "lossless"       # Full data preserved
    PARTIAL = "partial"         # Some data loss
    DEGRADED = "degraded"       # Significant loss
    INCOMPATIBLE = "incompatible"


@dataclass
class FormatCapability:
    format: DataFormat
    supports_geometry: bool
    supports_properties: bool
    supports_relationships: bool
    supports_scheduling: bool
    supports_costs: bool
    open_standard: bool


@dataclass
class ExchangeAnalysis:
    source_format: DataFormat
    target_format: DataFormat
    interoperability_level: InteroperabilityLevel
    data_preserved: List[str]
    data_lost: List[str]
    recommendations: List[str]


class InteroperabilityAnalyzer:
    """Analyze data interoperability in construction projects."""

    def __init__(self):
        self.capabilities = self._define_capabilities()
        self.exchange_matrix = self._define_exchange_matrix()

    def _define_capabilities(self) -> Dict[DataFormat, FormatCapability]:
        """Define format capabilities."""

        return {
            DataFormat.IFC: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.IFC, True, True, True, False, False, True
            ),
            DataFormat.RVT: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.RVT, True, True, True, True, True, False
            ),
            DataFormat.DWG: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.DWG, True, False, False, False, False, False
            ),
            DataFormat.NWC: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.NWC, True, True, False, True, False, False
            ),
            DataFormat.EXCEL: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.EXCEL, False, True, False, True, True, True
            ),
            DataFormat.CSV: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.CSV, False, True, False, False, True, True
            ),
            DataFormat.JSON: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.JSON, False, True, True, True, True, True
            ),
            DataFormat.COBIE: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.COBIE, False, True, True, False, False, True
            ),
            DataFormat.BCF: FormatCapability(
                DataFormat.BCF, False, True, False, False, False, True
            )
        }

    def _define_exchange_matrix(self) -> Dict[tuple, InteroperabilityLevel]:
        """Define interoperability levels between formats."""

        return {
            (DataFormat.RVT, DataFormat.IFC): InteroperabilityLevel.PARTIAL,
            (DataFormat.IFC, DataFormat.RVT): InteroperabilityLevel.PARTIAL,
            (DataFormat.RVT, DataFormat.DWG): InteroperabilityLevel.DEGRADED,
            (DataFormat.DWG, DataFormat.RVT): InteroperabilityLevel.DEGRADED,
            (DataFormat.RVT, DataFormat.NWC): InteroperabilityLevel.LOSSLESS,
            (DataFormat.IFC, DataFormat.NWC): InteroperabilityLevel.PARTIAL,
            (DataFormat.EXCEL, DataFormat.CSV): InteroperabilityLevel.LOSSLESS,
            (DataFormat.CSV, DataFormat.EXCEL): InteroperabilityLevel.LOSSLESS,
            (DataFormat.JSON, DataFormat.EXCEL): InteroperabilityLevel.PARTIAL,
            (DataFormat.RVT, DataFormat.COBIE): InteroperabilityLevel.PARTIAL,
            (DataFormat.IFC, DataFormat.COBIE): InteroperabilityLevel.PARTIAL,
        }

    def analyze_exchange(self, source: DataFormat, target: DataFormat) -> ExchangeAnalysis:
        """Analyze data exchange between formats."""

        level = self.exchange_matrix.get(
            (source, target),
            InteroperabilityLevel.INCOMPATIBLE if source != target else InteroperabilityLevel.NATIVE
        )

        source_cap = self.capabilities.get(source)
        target_cap = self.capabilities.get(target)

        preserved = []
        lost = []

        if source_cap and target_cap:
            if source_cap.supports_geometry and target_cap.supports_geometry:
                preserved.append("geometry")
            elif source_cap.supports_geometry:
                lost.append("geometry")

            if source_cap.supports_properties and target_cap.supports_properties:
                preserved.append("properties")
            elif source_cap.supports_properties:
                lost.append("properties")

            if source_cap.supports_relationships and target_cap.supports_relationships:
                preserved.append("relationships")
            elif source_cap.supports_relationships:
                lost.append("relationships")

            if source_cap.supports_scheduling and target_cap.supports_scheduling:
                preserved.append("scheduling")
            elif source_cap.supports_scheduling:
                lost.append("scheduling")

            if source_cap.supports_costs and target_cap.supports_costs:
                preserved.append("costs")
            elif source_cap.supports_costs:
                lost.append("costs")

        recommendations = self._get_recommendations(source, target, level)

        return ExchangeAnalysis(
            source_format=source,
            target_format=target,
            interoperability_level=level,
            data_preserved=preserved,
            data_lost=lost,
            recommendations=recommendations
        )

    def _get_recommendations(self, source: DataFormat, target: DataFormat,
                             level: InteroperabilityLevel) -> List[str]:
        """Get recommendations for improving exchange."""

        recommendations = []

        if level == InteroperabilityLevel.INCOMPATIBLE:
            recommendations.append("Use intermediate format (IFC recommended)")
            recommendations.append("Consider manual data mapping")

        if level == InteroperabilityLevel.DEGRADED:
            recommendations.append("Export properties separately before conversion")
            recommendations.append("Document lost data for manual recreation")

        if level == InteroperabilityLevel.PARTIAL:
            recommendations.append("Verify critical properties after conversion")
            recommendations.append("Use IFC export settings optimized for target application")

        if source == DataFormat.RVT and target == DataFormat.IFC:
            recommendations.append("Configure IFC export mapping in Revit")
            recommendations.append("Use IFC 4 for better property preservation")

        if target == DataFormat.COBIE:
            recommendations.append("Populate COBie parameters before export")
            recommendations.append("Validate against COBie schema after export")

        return recommendations

    def analyze_workflow(self, formats: List[DataFormat]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Analyze multi-step data workflow."""

        if len(formats) < 2:
            return {"error": "Need at least 2 formats"}

        exchanges = []
        cumulative_lost = set()

        for i in range(len(formats) - 1):
            analysis = self.analyze_exchange(formats[i], formats[i+1])
            exchanges.append({
                'step': i + 1,
                'from': formats[i].value,
                'to': formats[i+1].value,
                'level': analysis.interoperability_level.value,
                'data_lost': analysis.data_lost
    

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