Use a generated schema

Read About schemas for information on the different ways you can use a schema.

1. In the Message Designer pane, click Schema Options.

   By default, the schema that appears is synched with the asset shape and displayed in a flattened structure.

2. Click Select Schema Structure and pick one of the choices.

   • Sync to Asset Shape (Flattened) – The schema is displayed in a nonhierarchical structure.

   • Sync to Asset Shape (Nested) – The schema hierarchy is preserved.

   • Free-form – Free-form is applied to whatever hierarchy is displayed (Nested or Flattened) at the time.

   The schema displays the properties with the data values of the shape assets and attributes assigned. You can choose a different property value from a list of all available properties for the PI AF element or attribute.

3. To assign a different value to the schema property, click the arrow and select a property from the list.

4. To make other changes to the schema property, click the pencil icon to open the Edit Property window.

   Tip: You can, for example, make changes to the schema property name or the default data type of the property.

5. (Free-form schema only) Drag and drop the schema property to move it to a different location.

   Tip: Properties at the same level in the hierarchy cannot be reordered. A property can only be moved to be the child of a different parent.

   All child properties of a given parent must have unique names. A drop is rejected if it violates this rule.

6. (Free-form schema only) Click the x to delete the schema property.

7. (Free-form schema only) Click Add Property to Schema in the lower-left corner to add a schema property.

8. Continue with the next procedure Configure when messages are sent.