Messages represent an abstract definition of the data being transmitted. A message consists of logical parts, each of which is associated with a definition within some type system. WSDL messages are top level objects that can be referenced by an operation's input, output and fault elements (within a port type).
If you want to create a new message for your input, output, or fault element, follow these steps:
Note: Messages are referenced within a port type (specifically by an operation's input, output and fault objects). The input, output and fault objects within a binding do not reference messages. Hence you cannot create a new message by right clicking on a input, output, or fault within a binding (these are also known as binding input, binding output and binding faults).
Tip: You can also create a new message for your input, output, or fault element using the Outline view. Under the Port Types folder, right-click your element and click Set Message > Create a new message. Your message will appear in the Outline view under the Messages folder.
If you want to reuse a message for your input, output, or fault element, follow these steps:
If you want to import an existing message for your input, output, or fault element, follow these steps:
You can now add parts to your message. Parts are a flexible mechanism for describing the logical abstract content of a message.
Parent topic: Editing WSDL files
Related concepts
Editing WSDL files with the WSDL Editor
Related tasks
Creating a new WSDL file
Editing WSDL files