Chapter 7 Defining XML Schemas

This section provides information about how to use Stylus Studio to define an XML Schema. Although some information about XML Schema tags is provided, familiarity with the W3C XML Schema Recommendation is assumed.

Many of the examples in this chapter are based on the purchaseOrder.xsd document, which is installed with other sample files in the examples\simpleMappings directory of your Stylus Studio installation directory. Consider having this file open as you read through the examples in this chapter.

This section covers the following topics:

What Is an XML Schema?

Creating an XML Schema in Stylus Studio

Working with XML Schema in Stylus Studio

Getting Started with XML Schema in the Tree View

Defining simpleTypes in XML Schemas

Defining complexTypes in XML Schemas

Defining Elements and Attributes in XML Schemas

Defining Groups of Elements and Attributes in XML Schemas

Adding Comments, Annotation, and Documentation Nodes to XML Schemas

Defining Notations

Referencing External XML Schemas