How do you open XML Schema Explorer

Question

I have an XSD file from which I want to create sample XML.

I found this answer on SO that tells me to use XML Schema Explorer.

But when I open my XSD file in Visual Studio 2008 SP1, I cannot find the option to open the XML Schema Explorer as outlined.

How do I open this window?

Answer 1

In VS2010:

1. Right click on your existing .xsd file and select "open with".
2. Select "XML Schema Designer"
3. Then in the template that comes up, click the link that says "XML Schema Explorer".

Answer 2

I solved it as follows:

I created a new file of type 'XML Schema'. That opened up the XML Schema Explorer. Then I switched to my file and the XML Schema Explorer window stayed open.

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