Adding a Global element Component to an XML Schema File

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You use an element to define a schema element. A global element's parent is the schema.

To add a global element component:

  1. In the IDE, open the schema file where you want to add the global element component.
  2. In the Schema view, right-click the root node of the schema and choose Add > Element from the pop-up menu.
    -or-
    In the Schema view, select and right-click the Elements node and choose Add Element from the pop-up menu.
    The Element dialog box opens.
  3. In the Name field, type the name of the global element.
  4. Use the radio buttons under Type to define the type of the global element component.
  5. Click OK.
    The IDE adds a node for the new component. The label of the node is the name you entered in the Name field.
See Also
Element Dialog Box
Adding a Local element Component to an XML Schema File
About XML Schema Tools

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