Connecting to a XML data source

If you have the schema of the XML data source, you can extract data from a valid XML file.

About this task

The XML file can reside on the local file system or a remote system accessible through a URL.

Procedure

  1. In the Document Specification view, expand Templates > Data Sources.
  2. Right-click the data source and select Configure Data Source.
  3. In the Configure XML Data Source window, click Next.
  4. Enter the URL for the XML file.
  5. If necessary, enter a username and password.
  6. Click OK. A basic and a form-based authentication is performed and the XML file path displays in the Properties view

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