XML data output in a custom grid table

Question

Hi!
I was wondering if it is possible to display xml data output in a custom-made grid table? Important is the ability to
arrange the fields on the grid layout (not a fixed layout with columns and rows).
I am using the latest JDeveloper release.
Thanks!

Answer 1

See [url http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E14072_01/server.112/e10592/functions251.htm#CIHGGHFB]XMLTABLE
For example:
-- INSERT INTO <your table name>
WITH x AS
(SELECT XMLTYPE('<?xml version="1.0"?>
<ROWSET>
<ROW>
<EMPNO>7782</EMPNO>
<ENAME>CLARK</ENAME>
<JOB>MANAGER</JOB>
<MGR>7839</MGR>
<HIREDATE>09-JUN-81</HIREDATE>
<SAL>2450</SAL>
<DEPTNO>10</DEPTNO>
</ROW>
<ROW>
<EMPNO>7839</EMPNO>
<ENAME>KING</ENAME>
<JOB>PRESIDENT</JOB>
<HIREDATE>17-NOV-81</HIREDATE>
<SAL>5000</SAL>
<DEPTNO>10</DEPTNO>
</ROW>
<ROW>
<EMPNO>7934</EMPNO>
<ENAME>MILLER</ENAME>
<JOB>CLERK</JOB>
<MGR>7782</MGR>
<HIREDATE>23-JAN-82</HIREDATE>
<SAL>1300</SAL>
<DEPTNO>10</DEPTNO>
</ROW>
</ROWSET>') myxml
FROM DUAL)
SELECT *
FROM   x
,      XMLTABLE('/ROWSET/ROW'
         PASSING x.myxml
         COLUMNS empno, ename, job, mgr, hiredate, sal, deptno);