Graphical Representation

Summary

The <complexType> allows you to build up re-usable or extendable objects. Before you can reference a Complex Type you must first define one (See Complex Type Definition). A complex Type can be referenced as a 'Type' within an element or another ComplexType definition. Once referenced a complex Type can either be used as is, extended or restricted.

Creating

A <complexType> can be referenced by setting an <element> or a complexTypes'a 'Type' property to the existing complex Type. This can be done via the properties panel or the type drop down in the graphical view.

Sample

The following XSD code

<xs:complexType name="AddressType">

<xs:sequence>

<xs:element name="Line1" type="xs:string" />

<xs:element name="Line2" type="xs:string" />

<xs:element name="Line3" type="xs:string" />

<xs:element name="Country" type="xs:string" />

</xs:sequence>

</xs:complexType>

...

<xs:sequence>

<xs:element name="BillingAddress" type="AddressType" />

<xs:element name="DeliveryAddress" type="AddressType" />

</xs:sequence>

Will be represented like this

Sample XML would look like this

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>

<Customer>

<BillingAddress>

<Line1>12 SomePlace St</Line1>

<Line2>Some Town</Line2>

<Line3>Some City</Line3>

<Country>UK</Country>

</BillingAddress>

<DeliveryAddress>

<Line1>12 SomePlace St</Line1>

<Line2>Some Town</Line2>

<Line3>Some City</Line3>

<Country>UK</Country>

</DeliveryAddress>

</Customer>