2.2.4.126 Identifier

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The Identifier complex type specifies a set of IDs for a master data model object, including a globally unique identifier (GUID) and unique name within context.

The following is the XML schema definition of the Identifier complex type.

   <xs:complexType name="Identifier">
     <xs:sequence>
       <xs:element minOccurs="0" name="Id" type="ser:guid" />
       <xs:element minOccurs="0" name="Name" nillable="true" type="xs:string" />
       <xs:element minOccurs="0" name="InternalId" type="xs:int" />
     </xs:sequence>
   </xs:complexType>

Id: Specifies a GUID that uniquely identifies the object across all instances and contexts.

Name: Specifies a descriptive name that uniquely identifies the object within its context only.

InternalId: Specifies an integer ID that uniquely identifies an object within an MDS instance.