Generating sample files

Use this procedure to generate sample files in XML, XSD, and flat format. These sample files are based on the message description that you have created.

  1. Open an existing template flat file or a flat file definition.
  2. In the Flat File Describer Tools menu, here are the available options:

    • Select Create Sample XML to generate a sample XML and display it in the Sample XML view.

    • Select Create Sample XSD to generate a sample schema and display it in the Sample Schema view.

    • Select Create Sample Flat to generate a sample flat file and display it in the Sample Flat view.

  3. Close and exit the application.