Can I add a attribute and a restriction to a xsd type inline? - schema

Question

I need to imply a restriction and an attribute on a type. I know it can be done this way
<xs:simpleType name="Name">
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:minLength value="1"/>
<xs:maxLength value="15"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
<xs:complexType name="MyCustomeName">
<xs:simpleContent>
<xs:extension base="mc:Name">
<xs:attribute name="MyTypeOfName" fixed="MCN"/>
</xs:extension>
</xs:simpleContent>
</xs:complexType>
Is there a way to do all in one line "inline"
I can add the restriction inline but then I cannot add the attribute as in
<xs:simpleType name="MyCustomName">
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:minLength value="1"/>
<xs:maxLength value="15"/>
<xs:attribute name="MyTypeOfName" fixed="MCN"/> --> This gives an error
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
The reason why I want to do this... is we expose the XSD to a 3rd party and they have issues with the inheritance of the types hence I want to do all inline.

Answer 1

It's not possible to merge a restriction and extension into one block in XML schema. The solution that you show with <simpleType> and <complexType> IMHO is the way to do so.
If you don't want to define the <complexType> you can define directly the <element>, but it's basically the same that you're doing without the possibility to reuse your <complexType>:
<xs:simpleType name="Name">
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:minLength value="1"/>
<xs:maxLength value="15"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
<xs:element name="MyCustomeName">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:simpleContent>
<xs:extension base="Name">
<xs:attribute name="MyTypeOfName" fixed="MCN"/>
</xs:extension>
</xs:simpleContent>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
Hope this help,