Creating a Schema in the Visual Editor

Create a shared schema object that can be referenced from any number of streams or windows.

1. In the Palette menu under the Shared Components category, select Named Schema ().
2. Click anywhere in the Visual editor to place the schema.
3. Set the name of the schema by either:
   • Double-clicking the name label, or,
   • Editing the name field from within the Properties window.
4. Click Add Columns () to add individual columns.
5. Edit column names and datatypes.
6. Optional Connect the schema to one or more streams or windows using the connector tool. Note: after selecting the connector tool, click the stream or window shape first, then the schema shape.