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This description is for version 1.00 of the import tool.
Overview
One basic task that must be performed in TransacXML is the
modeling of XML documents in the Plex model. Previously this has
been a manual process, where you translate the structure of an XML
document to specific Plex objects and structures.
However, for complex schemas this can be a time-consuming and a
potentially quite error-prone process. To assist in this process we
have developed a tool that can import W3C XML schema definitions
into Plex.
The import tool can handle:
- W3C Schema Files (.xsd).
- Web Service Definition Language Files (.wsdl).
The import tool uses the information in the files to create a
Plex XML Import file. This file can be imported into Plex using the
XML import functionality.
The .NET 2.0 framework must be installed on the PC where you
want to run the tool.
You can check whether you have the framework installed by going
to Control Panel
→ Add or Remove Programs → Change or Remove
Programs:
Another way to check it is simply to install the tool and try to
execute it - if you get an error stating that the application
failed to initialize properly, it is because the framework is not
installed.
Please visit the Microsoft site for information on downloading
the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
The tool is delivered as an install shield file:
TransacXMLImporters.exe.
Run this file to install the import tool.
After installing the tool, you can access it from the Start
menu.
If you want to uninstall the tool, go to Control Panel
→ Add or Remove Programs → Change or Remove
Programs, select the entry for TransacXML Import Tool and press
Remove.
This is the first version of the import tool. This means that
the tool currently performs the actions that we have found to be
the most necessary to improve the creation of the modeling in Plex
- and nothing else.
Please note the limitations described for the WSDL and the
Schema import:
As both the WSDL and the W3C schema standard are quite complex,
we can't guarantee that all valid schema or wsdl files can be
imported. Some structures simply can't be handled by Plex or by the
TransacXML modeling and in some cases, there will surely be some
structures that we haven't been aware of when creating the import
tool.
Should you encounter problems when using the tool, you are of
course also welcome to contact
Websydian Support.
It will be a great help if you provide us with the schema/wsdl
file that has caused the problem and information about any error
messages etc. that has been shown - and please specify the version
of the import tool you are using.
You are encouraged to send improvement requests to
Websydian Support. Of
course we can't guarantee that the requested changes/improvements
will be made, but it is important for any further development of
the tool that we get as much feedback as possible.
W3C Schemas
W3C documents about XML
Schemas
WSDL and webservices
WSDL 1.1 Description
Description of different WSDL styles
Basic
Profile
TransacXML
Description of the manual creation of the XML model in Plex
Handling of
namespaces in TransacXML
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Online documentation - Websydian v6.1