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Creating a message (IDL code)
1. In the Packages pane, locate the Package or Model that is to own the Message.
2. Right-click the Package or Model, point to New, point to IDL Profile, and the clickMessage.
3. From the Type Selector dialog, select the appropriate Template Module, and then click OK.
The Message represents a structure that is used to instantiate the Template Module.
4. Type the name of the Message, and then press the Enter key.