Transforming a logical data model into an XML Schema

To transform a logical data model into an XML schema, select a logical data model and run a transformation.
Before you begin
Prerequisites:
About this task
To transform a logical data model into an XML Schema:
  1. Open a logical data model in the Project Explorer. You can transform from any package in the model.
  2. Click File > New > Transformation Configuration from the main menu.
  3. On the Name and Transformation page, select Logical Data Model to XML Schema from the Data Model Transformations list, enter the name of the transformation, and click Next.
  4. On the Source and Target page, complete the following steps:
    1. Select a package or diagram in the Select a Source field.
    2. Select a project in the Select a Target field.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Optional: On the Properties page, specify the following parameters:
    • Base Target Namespace
    • Target Namespace and Target Namespace Prefix
    • Optional: Change the default values for the following fields:
      • Convert space in names to
      • Generate nested Elements for relationship ends
      • Overwrite files without warning
  7. Click Next.
  8. On the Common page, specify whether you want to generate a log for the transformation, and click Finish.
  9. Click Run Logical Data Model to XML Schema from the toolbar.
Results
The XML schema is created and displayed in the XML Schemas folder of your target project. The new XML schema files are named after your source packages.

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