<SubCat> element
Subcategories, optional parameters, subsets inside a catalog, can be specified by using the <SubCat> element inside a catalog file.
Syntax
Parent element: <Catalog>,<SubCat>
The following attributes are supported:
| Attribute | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | yes | string | Specifies the name of the catalog subcategory. This name should be unique per catalog file. |
The following child elements are supported:
| Child element | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| <ShortDescription> | no | Short textual description of the subcategory. |
| <Description> | no | Long textual description of the subcategory. |
| <SubCat> | no | Nested subcategory. This element may occur multiple times. |
| <ParameterDef> | no | Contains the properties of a parameter. This element may occur multiple times. |
Attribute
A subcategory is local to a catalog:
- A subcategory id is unique inside a catalog file.
- Multiple catalogs can make use of the same subcategory identifier.
The subcategories defined in a catalog must exactly match the subcategories reported in the associated sample profile.
Related information
The <Description> and <ShortDescription> elements.
The <SubCat> element.
The <ParameterDef> element.