Simple Types (XSM)

You can only create simple types in a model targeted with XSD.

A simple type is a data type definition for elements or attributes with text-only content. It cannot contain elements or attributes.

A simple type is defined by derivation of an existing simple type (built-in data type or derived simple type).

There are three kinds of derivation for a simple type:

For more information on simple type derivations, see Derivations: Extensions, Restrictions, Lists and Unions (XSM).

Once defined in a model, a simple type can be reused in the definition of an attribute, an element or a complex type.

Example of a simple type in a schema:

• Creating a Simple Type
  You can create a simple type from the Browser or Model menu..
• Simple Type Properties
  To view or edit a simple type's properties, double-click its diagram symbol or Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.