Adding DFDL format annotations

Data formats are collections of DFDL properties that can be referenced by objects in the DFDL schema such as elements and sequences.

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 Outline view, right-click DFDL and then click Add a Definition Format to add an existing format. If a format does not already exist, click Add a default format.
  2. Configure the scheme in the Representation Properties .

What to do next

Next:

To apply the format to an object in the schema, select the format in the Data Format Reference property.