Mapping domain semantics to the interface

This paper discusses three principal ways that the semantic from a domain of interest can be mapped to visual representations at the interface. Schematic representations and metaphors may not invoke appropriate behaviour towards the domain of interest. Underlying relationships in a domain of interest, however, can be mapped to configural parameters of screen objects. The use of 'global' and 'local' features and substitute and additive scales in the display elements to show underlying relationships is demonstrated