Creating Data Structure Definitions

Data structure definitions are structured data elements that you can use to create generic model definitions that are instantiated in the run-time environment.

To create a data structure definition:

From the Studio menu, select Show Design Perspective.
In the Studio Projects view, right-click a model project, click New, and then select Data Structure Definition.

The Data Structure Definition dialog box appears.
(Optional) Click the Extends field Select button.

In the Matching items area, select a data structure definition that you want the new data structure definition to extend, or click New to create a new data structure definition that you want this data structure definition to extend.
In the Name field, enter a name for the data structure definition.

The name must be unique among data structure definition entities.
(Optional) Select a location for the data structure definition.

By default, Design Studio saves the data structure definition entity to the root level of the project folder. You can enter a folder name in the Folder field or select a location different from the default if you want to create additional subfolders. To select a different location:
1. Click the Folder field Browse button.
2. Navigate to the directory in which to save the entity.
3. Click OK.
Click Finish.

The new data structure definition entity appears under the model project in the Studio view.