Adding an include Component to an XML Schema File

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You use an include to add multiple schemas with the same target namespace to your XML schema file.

To add an include component:

  1. In the IDE, open the schema file where you want to reference an external schema.
  2. In the Schema view, select the root node, right-click and choose Add > Include.
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    In the Schema view, select the Referenced Schemas node, right-click and choose Add > Include.
    The Add Include dialog box opens.
  3. In the File column, expand the By File or By Namespace nodes to navigate to and select the files you want to reference.
    For each file you select, the Include checkbox next to your selection is selected and the Namespace field at the bottom of the dialog box is filled in by the IDE, unless you selected a schema file with no target namespace..
  4. (Optional) To change the prefix to use to identify a selected schema, enter a new value in the Prefix column.
  5. Click OK.
    The IDE adds an include node under the Referenced Schemas node for each referenced schema.
See Also
Add Include Dialog Box
Referencing External Schemas
About Cross-Project XML File References
About XML Schema Tools

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