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:
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From the Studio menu, select Show Design Perspective.
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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.
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(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.
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In the Name field, enter a name for the data structure definition.
The name must be unique among data structure definition entities.
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(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:
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Click the Folder field Browse button.
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Navigate to the directory in which to save the entity.
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Click OK.
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Click Finish.
The new data structure definition entity appears under the model project in the Studio view.