=== Instances ===
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Populating our data modell with real data from a plant means, that we create objects as defined by the MetaClasses. These objects are called instances, and leads us to the next definition.
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An '''instance''' is the actual „existing“ occurrence of the described object (within the metamodel). The instances can be differentiated by their property values.