Add References to Schema

You use the Add References to Schema dialog box specify the external XML Schemas you want to reference in the current XML Schema. You can reference external XML Schemas by including them, importing them, or redefining them.

Fields

Type of reference

The way in which you want the external XML Schema referenced by the current XML Schema:

  • Include - The external schema is referenced using the xsd:include instruction.
  • Import - The external schema is referenced using the xsd:import instruction.
  • Redefine - The external schema is referenced using the xsd:redefine instruction, which allows you to modify complexTypes, simpleTypes, and groups in the current XML Schema.

Document location

The URL of the external XML Schema referenced by the current XML Schema. Used to specify the schemaLocation attribute of the referencing instruction ( xsd:include, for example).

For More Information

Referencing XML Schemas in the Diagram View

Referencing External XML Schemas

Defining an XML Schema Using the Diagram Tab - Getting Started

Chapter 7Defining XML Schemas

 
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