CIM Schema Guide

This guide describes the creation and generation of a CIM compliant XML Schema.

Create a CIM message

Step	Action
1	Display the Schema Composer.
2	Click 'New \| Schema'.
3	Enter a unique name for this CIM schema (message).
4	Select the Common Information Model.
5	Drag the initial CIM Class(es) into the Class window that best represents the message. Set root elements appropriately using the context menu.
6	If you want to compose this type using inheritance, select a single ancestor from the inheritance list.
7	Use the checkboxes on the attributes of each class to define the set of properties that will describe this message or schema.
8	Apply restrictions to elements using the context menu on the property.
9	Click update to save the message.
10	Click the Generate button and choose the schema formats to export.