Complex type property sheet General tab

Chapter 3 Building XML Models

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