Using an XML file as a data source for XI in NW CE 7.1 DS
I am trying to set up a simple demonstration of XI capabilities by grabbing an XML file from one location and putting the data into WEI in and ISA 95 format. I have set up my XML file (and schema) as an XML Data Source under ODA Data Sources. However, I cannot seem to find how to access the data in my JEE application. I was going to build a JPA file, but cannot seem to map the field data.
I want to create a component in either WebDynPro or CAF perspectives that will utilize the XML file as input. I cannot find any examples either in SAP Support or by Google. Any ideas?
Thanks,
TB
OK - I got this working but in order to do this I followed some info from another post and changed the structure of the XML.
Previously, it was structured as:
<params>
<param>
<name>Test1</name>
<value>Some Value</value>
</param>
<param>
<name>Test2</name>
<value>Some Value2</value>
</param>
</params>
Now I have changed it to:
<params>
<param name="Test1" value="Some Value" />
<param name="Test2" value="Some Value2" />
</params>
I also added the dod=true value into the JDCB url.
Now, one of these circumstances fixed my issue (of which I am very glad) but I don't know which one :-) .... and I currently don't have the time to find out.
I may investigate this further in the future (and post accordingly).
Thanks,
G
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