Map terminology

Certain terminology is used for DITA maps.

root map

The DITA map that is provided as input for a processor.

submap

A DITA map that is referenced with a @scope attribute that evaluates as "local". The value of the scope attribute might be explicitly set, be defaulted, or cascade from another element.

peer map

A DITA map that is referenced with a @scope attribute that evaluates as "peer". The value of the scope attribute might be explicitly set, be defaulted, or cascade from another element.

map branch

A <topicref> element or a specialization of <topicref>, along with any child elements and all resources that are referenced by the original element or its children.