XSL-Based XML Parser for file endpoint

Use the XSL-Based XML Parser to parse XML documents in any format by using the XSL that you specify. The XML documents are parsed into attribute-value pairs and stored in the entry object. To access the XSL-Based XML Parser configuration parameters:

1. Add a File endpoint.
2. On the File endpoint configuration page, click Parser and select XSL-Based XML Parser from the list.
3. Expand the Parser section to view the parameters.

Parameters

Comment

Add your comments. The comment is not considered while parsing data.

Detailed Log

Select this check box to generate log messages with detailed debug information.

We can also configure the following advanced parameters. Under the Parser section, expand Advanced to view these parameters.

Character Encoding

Character encoding to use for reading or writing. The default value is UTF-8.

The XSL-Based XML Parser extends the Simple XML Parser; therefore, the same character encoding rules apply. For more information, go to the SDI documentation and search for Character Encoding in the Simple XML Parser.

Indent Output

Select this check box to indent the output according to the depth of the statement lines. The result is cosmetic only; it has no bearing upon the semantic content of the output file.

Omit XML Declaration

Select this check box to indicate that the parser must omit an XML declaration header in the output stream.

Document Validation

Select this check box to request file validation that is based on the specified DTD or schema.

Namespace Aware

Select this check box to indicate the parser must request a namespace-aware parser.

To configure the input parameters, under the Parser section, expand Input.

Use Input XSL file

Select this check box to use an input XSL file. If you select this check box, the contents of the Input XSL field are ignored.

Input XSL File Name

Specify the path and file name of the input XSL file that contains the matching rules for transforming the user XML to the SDI internal format.

Input XSL

Use this editable area to enter or paste the entire input XSL.

To configure the output parameters, under the Parser section, expand Output.

Use output XSL file

Select this check box to use an output XSL file. If you select this check box, the contents of the Output XSL field are ignored.

Output XSL File Name

Specify the path and file name of the output XSL file that has matching rules for transforming the SDI internal format back to user XML.

Output XSL

Use this editable area to enter or paste the entire output XSL.

For detailed information about the XSL-Based XML Parser and examples of its usage, go to the SDI documentation and search for XSL based XML Parser.

Parent topic:

File parsers