Is anySimpleType a valid Simple Type Definition?

Hi,


stop me if you've heard this one before but...

I'm trying to model XMLSchema. As such I have a model of SimpleType 
definition as described in the spec.

My problem is that, (according to my interpretation anyway), 
anySimpleType is supposed to be an instance of Simple Type Definition, 
and yet the former does not seem to be a valid member of the domain 
described by the latter.

Specifically, a value for the 'variety' property of Simple Type 
Definition is required according to the spec, and the valid values for 
this property are described as one of {atomic, list, union}. In the case 
of anySimpleType however, the value of the variety property is 'absent'.

  In addition, the domain of the 'fundamental facets' property of Simple 
Type Definition is described as 'the set of fundamental facets and their 
values', yet no value is given for this property in the case of 
anySimpleType.

Any thoughts much appreciated,

Liam


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Received on Monday, 15 April 2002 06:53:45 UTC