Chapter 3 Building an XML model


Complex type attributes properties

Attributes are used to give additional information about complex types.

The Attributes page of a complex type property sheet allows you to add attributes to a complex type declaration:

Tool Tooltip Description

Add Attribute Creates a local attribute

Add Attribute Group with Reference to Attribute Group Adds an attribute group with a reference to an attribute group defined in the current model. Select a name in the Reference dropdown listbox. You can also type a new name in the Reference column and then define a new attribute group in the Attribute Groups list (See Model menu)

Add Attribute with Reference to Attribute from a Selection Adds one or several attributes with a reference to global attributes defined in the current model. Select one or several global attributes in the Selection dialog box

Add Attribute Group with Reference to Attribute Group from a Selection Adds one or several attribute groups with a reference to attribute groups defined in the current model. Select one or several attribute groups in the Selection dialog box

Any Attribute Adds any attribute of a specified namespace

You can access directly to the Attributes page of a complex type property sheet through the contextual menu. Right-click a complex type symbol in the diagram and select Attributes in the contextual menu.

 


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