The optional label attribute is the model entity "nameplate". Normally it can be seen at the entity item in the project tree.
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<xs:complexType name="SurfaceBaseType" abstract="true"><xs:annotation><xs:documentation>The SurfaceBaseType is the abstract base type for all geometric surfaces (R2->R3) present in the CAD scene.</xs:documentation></xs:annotation><xs:complexContent><xs:extension base="GeometryBaseType"/></xs:complexContent></xs:complexType>