Create Annotation for XSD

Question

I have a relatively complex schema that was converted into a DataContract.  In doing so, I lost the ability to do somethings like constraints, which I will have to do in Business logic.  I would like to convey the constraints to the end consumer through the use of annotation. 

Is there any way to annotate the XSD that is being generated?  I would like to do something like the following and have it show in the schema.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[DataContract]

public class Person

{

    private string _firstName;

    private string _lastName;

 

    public Person() { }

    public Person( string first, string last )

    {

        this._firstName = first;

        this._lastName = last;

    }

 

    [DataMember(Annotation="This is the first name of the person.")]

    public string FirstName

    {

        get { return ( _firstName ); }

        set { _firstName = value; }

    }

 

    [DataMember(Annotation="This is the last name of the person.")]

    public string LastName

    {

        get { return ( _lastName ); }

        set { _lastName = value; }

    }

}

 

 

Answer 1

This feature is unfortunately not available for DataContracts in WCF v1.

Cheers,

Answer 2

Is there any viable solution through >> ANY << means?

Answer 3

Well, kind of.
I am trying to work with Scott Mason to extend his 'WSDL Documentation' sample.

Cheers,

Answer 4

I am able to document my Service using the code from the 'WSDL Documenation' sample but don't see a way of documenting the DataContract.  Is this what you are working with Scott to provide?

Thanks,
Dave

Answer 5

Exactly.

Answer 6

Do you have an idea when you will release a new sample with the annotation feature?

Thanks in advance

Answer 7

Here is a post in which is explained a possible solution to make Xsd annotation with WCF

http://www.agilior.pt/blogs/bruno.camara/archive/2006/10/01/6.aspx

BFC