Create XML View Model in Dimension Designer

XML View models transform relational source data into XML views. You can create XML View models using the steps below...

> Step 1: In the VDB Explorer, click on the New Model icon to launch the New Model Wizard dialog.

> Step 2: Specify a model name.

> Step 3: Set Model Class to “XML”. When you do this, the type will automatically be set to View Model.

> Step 4: [Optional]: If you have a similar model in your VDB, you may select the “Copy from an existing model of the same metamodel” builder, then click NEXT> and specify the model you wish to use on the next page.

> Step 5: [Optional]: Or, if you have an XML Schema (XSD) file in your VDB, you may select the “Build XML documents from XML schema” builder, then click NEXT> and specify the schema file you wish to use on the next page.

> > Note: This option will present an additional wizard which guides you through building XML View model components. You will have various options to create a full or partial set of XML Documents from your selected XML Schema file.

> Step 6: Click Finish. After generation the new model can be found in your VDB’s View folder.

Related Topics

> Import Relational Data

> Connector Bindings

> Create Web Service Model from XML

> Web Service Advisor View

> Getting Started with Metamatrix Dimension

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