Use the Data Structure Definition editor to model structured data element information.
When modeling data in the Data Structure Definition editor, see the following topics:
Use the Data Structure Definition editor Data Elements tab to view a hierarchical representation of data elements in the data structure definition, and to access a common set of subtabs that enable you further refine data elements.
When modeling data in the Data Structure Definition editor Data Elements tab, see the following topics:
Use the Data Structure Definition Properties tab to set values that determine how a data structure definition is defined and used in a Model project.
| Field | Use |
|---|---|
| Extends | You can select an existing data structure definition to extend this data structure definition by clicking the Select button. To create a new data structure definition, click Extends.
When you extend, details are inherited from the parent data structure definition, such as the following: Attributes (for example, simple and structured data elements), and data element details (for example, behaviors, significance, key, default value, and so on). |
| Abstract | Select to indicate that this data structure definition can be extended by another data structure definition. |
| Final | Select to indicate that this data structure definition cannot be extended by another data structure definition. |
| Key Path | Define a key element for a data structure definition. |
Data Structure Definition Editor
About Data Structure Definitions
Creating Data Structure Definitions
Creating Data Structure Definitions from Existing Data Elements