Defining Simple Type Properties; Modifying The Simple Type Display Preference; Creating A Simple Type - Sybase PowerDesigner XML User Manual

Defining simple types

Defining simple type properties

Modifying the simple type display preference

Creating a simple type

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To display a simple type property sheet, double-click its name or its icon in
the Browser tree view.
The General page of a simple type property sheet displays the following
properties:
Property Description
Name Name of the simple type. It must be a no-colon-name (See
Glossary). If specified, it must be unique among all simple types
and complex types
Code Code of the simple type. It must be a no-colon-name. If specified,
it must be unique among all simple types and complex types
Comment Descriptive label of the simple type
Stereotype Sub-classification used to extend the semantics of an object
without changing its structure. It can be predefined or user-
defined
Derivation Derivation method for the simple type. Enabled and required
when the simple type is defined
Final Property to prevent derivation of the current simple type
ID ID of the simple type. Its value must be of type ID and unique
within the model containing the simple type
You can modify the Stereotype display preference for a simple type by
selecting Tools Display Preferences.
You can create a simple type:
From the Browser tree view
From the Model menu
To create a simple type from the Browser tree view:
1 Right-click the name or the icon of the model.
2 Select New Simple Type in the contextual menu.
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