Enter Root Element Dialog

If you create a new document with a document template (see Document Template Development) that does not prescribe root-elements, then the following dialog shows up after the New Document Dialog:

Figure 1. Enter Root Element Dialog



If the document is opened with Schema validation the text box will show all the available elements in the schema. Select the root element for your new document and click OK.

If the document is opened without Schema validation, then type the root element name in the text box.

However if the document template contains root-elements, then the following dialog shows up:

Figure 2. Enter Root Element Dialog with Element Selection



The Root Element dialog will show only the elements that are both permitted by the schema and listed in root-elements. If you want to start the document from elements that are not in the root-elements list click the "Show All" check-box .

Select the root element for your new document and click OK.

Related concepts
Document Template Details
Specifying the Root Element for a New Document
Related tasks
Creating a New Document with the Default Template
Creating a New Document without a Template
Related information
New Document Dialog