diff --git a/examples/canards.xml b/examples/canards.xml
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--- /dev/null
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+ Canard example
+ 0.4.0
+
+
+ DLR-SL
+ 2023-08-07T10:30:00
+ Example for Canard wing
+ 3.5
+
+
+ Martin Siggel
+ 2012-10-09T15:12:47
+ Example for Canard wing
+ 3.2
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+ Fuselage Segment from Cpacs2Test - Wing Section 1 Main Element to Cpacs2Test - Wing Section 2 Main Element
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+ Cpacs2Test_Wing_Sec2_El1
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diff --git a/schema/cpacs_schema.xsd b/schema/cpacs_schema.xsd
index 9133d4a..a82f8ee 100644
--- a/schema/cpacs_schema.xsd
+++ b/schema/cpacs_schema.xsd
@@ -7970,6 +7970,12 @@ cpacs@dlr.de
Reference is the parent airfoil height.
+
+
+ Optional absolute translation of the hinge point.
+ This can be used to move the hinge points outside of the wing shape.
+
+