Configuring the XML data source

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

Before you begin

Configure the URI property of the XML file by specifying an XML file path in the Properties page.

About this task

The XML file can reside on the local file system, an accessible network file system, or a remote system accessible through a URL. You can also enter the URL to the XML source in the Properties page.

Procedure

  1. In the Document Specification window, expand Templates > Data Sources.
  2. Right-click the data source and then select Configure Data Source.
  3. In the Configure XML Data Source window, click Next.
  4. Type the URL for the XML file.
  5. Optional: Type a username and password.
  6. Click OK. A basic and a form-based authentication is performed.

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