Complex Type Properties

You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open a complex type property sheet, double-click its diagram symbol or its Browser entry in the Complex Types folder. The following sections detail the property sheet tabs that contain the properties most commonly entered for complex types.

The General tab contains the following properties:

Property	Description
Name	Name of the complex type. It must be a no-colon-name (See Glossary) and unique among all simple types and complex types
Code	Code of the complex type. It must be a no-colon-name and unique among all simple types and complex types
Comment	Descriptive label of the complex type
Stereotype	Sub-classification used to extend the semantics of an object without changing its structure. It can be predefined or user-defined
Group type	Specifies that the complex type has child elements, and how they are used. You can choose between: all – All children may be present. See Group Particles (XSM) choice – Only one child must be present. See Group Particles (XSM) group – Reference to a predefined group. See Groups (XSM) sequence – All children must be present in order. See Group Particles (XSM)
Content	Content type of the complex type. You can choose between: Simple - the complex type cannot contain child elements Complex - the complex type can contain child elements For more information, see Specifying the type of content of a complex type.
Derivation	Derivation method for the complex type. Once you have selected a derivation method, you must define a base type. Click the Properties tool beside the derivation box to display the derivation property sheet. In the General tab, select a base type in the Base Type list