A model synchronization map table is built that facilitates autonomous computer self-navigation between elements of business objects of a business object model and corresponding elements of at least one extensible markup language (XML) schema of an XML schema definition-based (XSD-based) model. XSD-based model is programmatically generated by transformation of the elements of the business objects of the business object model into corresponding elements of XML schema of the XSD-based model. The business object model and XSD-based model are displayed in a dual-view editor. The dual-view editor enables users to toggle between and independently edit the business object model and XSD-based model. In response to independent edits made to one XSD-based model and business object model, the elements of the business object model are automatically synchronized with corresponding elements of the XSD-based model using the model synchronization map table.