Adding a Reference Component to an XML Schema File

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You use reference to create a reference to a named component in your schema and any schema files referenced in your schema.

To add a reference:

  1. In the IDE, open the schema file where you want to add the reference.
  2. In the Schema view, right-click the node of the schema component where you want to add the reference and choose Add > component Reference from the pop-up menu.
    component can be one of the following:
    The component Reference dialog box opens.
  3. Use the nodes in the selection box to navigate to and select the component you want to reference.
  4. Click OK.
    The IDE adds a reference node to the Schema view. The icon for the reference node matches the icon of the component you referenced, with an arrow (Arrow icon, badge) on top of the component icon.
    For example, an element reference has the following icon: Element reference icon.
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Reference Dialog Box
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