Importing a DFDL schema file

You can import DFDL schema files that were created outside of the IBM® Integration Toolkit, and use them in developing message flow applications.

About this task

Note: For information about how to create a DFDL schema file from an existing resource, see Creating a DFDL schema file by using the New Message Model wizard.

Complete the following tasks to import your DFDL schema files:

Importing DFDL schema files into the workspace
Adding IBM Integration Bus annotations to imported DFDL schema files

Importing DFDL schema files into the workspace

Before you begin

You must have created a DFDL schema file that conforms to the DFDL specification.
You must have the IBM Integration Toolkit open in the Integration Development perspective.

About this task

You can use the drag-and-drop method to import DFDL schema files from your file system into the IBM Integration Toolkit. In the Application Development view, drag the DFDL schema files that you are importing to the application or library. Do not drag them onto a blank area in the Application Development view.