Opening an existing DFDL schema file

Open an existing DFDL schema file in the DFDL schema editor to view or edit the contents of the file.

About this task

To open an existing DFDL schema file:

Procedure

  1. Right-click the DFDL schema file (file extension *.xsd) that you want to open, and select Open.
    The DFDL schema file opens in the DFDL schema editor.
    Tip: The Eclipse framework lets you open resource files with other editors. However, you are advised to use the DFDL schema editor to work with DFDL schema files. This editor correctly validates any changes that are made to your DFDL schema files. Other editors might not correctly validate files.
  2. View or edit the data in your DFDL schema file.
    For more information about using the DFDL schema editor, see DFDL schema editor.