How to generate C# class from xsd?

by rachelle_funk , in category: C/C++ , 2 years ago

How to generate C# class from xsd?

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by eloy.johnston , a year ago

@rachelle_funk 

To generate a C# class from an XSD (XML Schema Definition) file, you can use the xsd.exe tool that comes with the .NET Framework.


Here's how you can use it:

  1. Open a command prompt or PowerShell window.
  2. Navigate to the directory where the xsd.exe tool is located. On most systems, it can be found at C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft SDKsWindows X.XABin, where X.XA is the version of the .NET Framework that you have installed.
  3. Run the following command:
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xsd path	oinput.xsd /c /language:C# /out:path	ooutputdirectory


Replace path oinput.xsd with the path to the input XSD file, and path ooutputdirectory with the directory where you want the generated C# class to be saved.


This will generate a C# class based on the input XSD file and save it to the specified output directory.


You can also use additional options with the xsd.exe tool to customize the generated C# class. For example, you can use the /namespace option to specify a namespace for the generated class, or the /element option to specify the root element of the XML document.


For a complete list of options, you can run the xsd.exe tool with the /help option.

by izaiah_collier , 10 months ago

@rachelle_funk 

To generate a C# class from an XSD file, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Visual Studio and create a new project (console application or class library, etc.).
  2. Right-click on the project and select "Add" > "New Item".
  3. In the "Add New Item" dialog box, select "XML Schema" and give it a name, if necessary.
  4. Paste your XSD schema code into the new schema file (or browse to the file path).
  5. Save the XSD file.


Now, you can use the xsd.exe tool to generate the C# class:

  1. Open the "Developer Command Prompt for VS" (as administrator).
  2. Navigate to the folder containing your XSD file using the "cd" command.
  3. Run the following command: xsd.exe /c your-schema.xsd (replace "your-schema.xsd" with the name of your XSD file)
  4. This will generate a C# class file with the same name as your XSD file, but with a ".cs" extension.


Alternatively, you can use the XSD tool provided by Visual Studio:

  1. Right-click on the XSD file in the Solution Explorer and select "Open With" > "XML Schema Designer".
  2. In the designer view, select the "Generate Sample XML" option from the "XML Schema" menu.
  3. Save the generated XML file.
  4. Right-click on the XSD file and select "Open With" > "XML Schema Definition".
  5. In the XSD editor view, select the "XML" menu and choose "Create Schema" from XML.
  6. In the "Create Schema" dialog box, browse to the generated XML file and select it.
  7. Click "OK" to create the schema.
  8. Right-click on the XSD file and select "Open With" > "XML Schema Designer" again.
  9. In the designer view, select "Generate Sample Data" from the "Data" menu.
  10. Save the generated data file.
  11. Right-click on the XSD file and select "Open With" > "XML Schema Definition".
  12. In the XSD editor view, select the "Class" menu and choose "Generate Classes" from XML.
  13. Browse to the generated data file and select it.
  14. Click "OK" to generate the C# class.


That's it! You now have a C# class generated from an XSD file.