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recommendations is that every XML Schema document should have a target=0A=
namespace. However, after some experiments and investigation we learnt that=
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this namespace does not apply to attributes, which means that the use of a=
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target namespace results in attributes and elements being in different conc=
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been wondering what could be the rationale behind this, but couldn=92t find=
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answer. Hopefully, you can provide it or you know where to search for it.=
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if you can provide us any directions on the best approach  (i.e. set attrib=
uteFormDefault to =93qualified=94,=0A=
use global attribute declarations, or else) with respect to reusability, th=
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would be more than welcome.=0A=
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Nanda
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