Validating XML Schema Files

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You can use the XML validation functions that are part of the IDE to make sure your XML schema is well-formed and valid.

To verify that an XML schema file is well-formed:

  1. Open the XML schema file.
    The Schema view of the XML schema editor should open with the selected file. If your XML schema file is not well-formed, the IDE does not show the content of the schema file, instead, a message appears in the center of the view to let you know that there is a problem and that you need to use the Source view to fix the errors.
  2. Switch to the Source view of the XML schema editor and click the Check XML button Check XML in the editor toolbar.
    The IDE checks the XML and if there are errors, the Output window provides you with more information.

To verify that an XML schema is valid:

  1. Open the XML schema file.
    The Schema view of the XML schema editor opens with the selected file.
  2. Click the Validate XML button Validate XML in the editor toolbar.
    The IDE validates the XML schema file and if there are errors, the Output window provides you with more information.
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About XML Schema Tools

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