Many Predict functions process Predict documentation data as well as implemented code. This simplifies creation and maintenance of documentation and external objects and guarantees consistency between documentation and implementation. This documentation describes in detail the functions which process both documentation and external objects.

The functions described in this documentation are available from two different plug-ins: Schema Generation and Object Description. See the table below to find out which plug-in to use for which purpose.

This documentation covers the following topics:

Handling of External and Documentation Objects	An overview of the functions which process documentation and external objects. The information provided in this section is essential for understanding many functions described in later sections of this documentation.
Generation of External Objects	A wide variety of external objects can be generated from documentation objects stored in Predict. Only available with Schema Generation. When Schema Generation has been installed and activated, the generation function can also be invoked directly from Object Description.
Incorporation	Predict objects can be created by incorporating information from implemented objects which are stored in an external environment. Only available with Schema Generation.
Comparison	Predict objects and external objects can be compared, and if any inconsistencies are detected, either the documentation or external object can be updated. Only available with Object Description.
Administration of External Objects	Implemented objects that are connected to Predict objects can be administered using Predict functions. Only available with Object Description.