The spec is clear about multiple inclusion of the same document is OK. See =

sections 4.2.1.

"Note: The above is carefully worded so that multiple <include>ing of the 
same schema document will not constitute a violation of clause 2 of Schema =

Properties Correct (=A73.16.6), but applications are allowed, indeed 
encouraged, to avoid <include>ing the same schema document more than once 
to forestall the necessity of establishing identity component by 
component."

It's less clear about circular inclusion, but it's generally believed that =

it's also allowed.

Thanks,
Sandy Gao
XML Parser Development, IBM Canada
(1-905) 413-3255
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Wolfgang Jeltsch <wolfgang@j...> 
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Subject
including a schema document multiple times







Hello,

is it problematic to include a schema document multiple times via 
different 
paths?  For example, I might have a schema document which includes schema 
documents A, B, and C which in turn include a schema document providing 
basic 
definitions.

What about circular inclusion?

Best wishes,
Wolfgang