Use same ComplexType in different WSDL files

Question

I would like to use same ComplexType in two different WSDLs. How to define and include these ComplexTypes so i can use it in both WSDLs? (and practically in case of Java they are generated to the same package/datatype)

Answer 1

The answer is really dependent on your deployment model etc. But here is a simple solution

• Let that complex type be in its own namespace
• Bundle the complex type as a separate component on its own say COMMON-XSD

For each WSDL

• IMPORT the complex type
• Put a dependency on the COMMON-XSD
• Use the facilities provided by your build tool to copy the XSD to this project (mvn and ant can do it)
• Most wsdl-to-java tools allow you to map the COMMON-XSD namespace to whatever package you want
• Generate code for WSDL

I suggest you go through this nice article.

I can provide more specific answers if you include more details on your build env and deployment model