Defining Complex Type Properties - Sybase PowerDesigner XML User Manual

Defining complex type properties

Complex type general properties
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Caution
Global complex types appear in the model as objects, with their
corresponding symbol in the diagram.
Local complex types only appear in the schema (see Preview page of an
element property sheet).
To display a complex type property sheet, double-click its symbol in a
diagram.
The General page of a complex type property sheet displays 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 Indicator that specifies how child elements are to be used
within the complex type. It can be a group particle (all, choice,
sequence) or a group of elements (group). If you select group,
a referencing group is directly linked to the complex type (See
Defining group properties)
Content Content type of the complex type. If you select Complex, the
complex type can contain child elements. If you select Simple,
the complex type cannot contain child elements
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 page, select a base
type in the Base Type dropdown listbox
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