Setting variables on a schema object

Set the value of a variable within a DFDL schema. You can use a variable to specify a value in your message model that is used later in parsing your message.

Before you begin

Create or open a DFDL schema file. See DFDL schema editor for a description of the DFDL schema editor.

Procedure

  1. In the Editor view, select the DFDL schema object on which you want to set a variable.
  2. On the Variables tab of the DFDL Properties area, in the Set Variables section, click Add variable reference.
    A list of available variables is displayed.
  3. Select the variable from the list, and enter the required value for the variable in the Value field.
  4. Save your message model.

Results

Your variable is used when the message model is run.