Adding a redefine Component to an XML Schema File

Adding a `redefine` Component to an XML Schema File

You use a redefine to redefine simple and complex types, groups, and attribute groups from an external schema.

To add a redefine component:

In the IDE, open the schema file where you want to reference an external schema.
In the Schema view, select the root node, right-click and choose Add > Redefine.
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In the Schema view, select the Referenced Schemas node, right-click and choose Add > Redefine.
The Redefine dialog box opens.
In the Location list, expand the By File or By Namespace nodes to navigate to and select the file that contains the schema components you want to redefine.
- You can only select .xsd files that have the same namespace as your source schema file.
Click OK.
The IDE adds redefine node under the Referenced Schemas node with the information about the referenced schema.

See Also: Redefine Dialog Box; Referencing External Schemas; XML Schema Tasks; About XML Schema Tools