XML format

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XML format

Easy Data Transform can output to XML  format files. File extension ".xml".

 

XML (Extensible Markup Language) format is commonly used for exchanging data between programs.

 

For example:

 

output-example

 

Is output with Values as set to Nodes as:

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<root>

  <record>

    <CategoryID>1</CategoryID>

    <CategoryName>Beverages</CategoryName>

    <Description>Soft drinks, coffees &amp; teas</Description>

    <In-stock>true</In-stock>

  </record>

  <record>

    <CategoryID>2</CategoryID>

    <CategoryName>Condiments</CategoryName>

    <Description>Sweet and savory sauces</Description>

    <In-stock>false</In-stock>

  </record>

  <record>

    <CategoryID>3</CategoryID>

    <CategoryName>Confections</CategoryName>

    <Description>Candies and sweet breads</Description>

    <In-stock>true</In-stock>

  </record>

</root>

 

Is output with Values as set to Attributes as:

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<root>

  <record CategoryID="1" CategoryName="Beverages" Description="Soft drinks, coffees &amp; teas" In-stock="true" />

  <record CategoryID="2" CategoryName="Condiments" Description="Sweet and savory sauces" In-stock="false" />

  <record CategoryID="3" CategoryName="Confections" Description="Candies and sweet breads" In-stock="true" />

</root>