Popualting Schema to generate random XML 1

[brianon]

Hi,

I have an XML Schema. I can create a XML doc using this schema.

What I need to do is figure out a way to populate my XML doc with random values. Is there any way to do this other than to write some process (C++ or Java) to parse the schema and generate an XML doc based on the schema.

I need to create a huge XML doc, so basically I'm wondering if there is an easier way to write my own code in (C++/Java) to do this ?

Regards,
Brian.

 

[chiph]

You'll need to write code. Sorry.

Chip H.


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[JontyMC]

XMLSpy has a function already written that will do this.

Jon

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[brianon]

JontyMC,

I downloaded XMLSpy yesterday so am very new to it.
Could you give me some pointers as to how to go about this ?
Help would be much appreciated.

Brian.

 

[JontyMC]

Its pretty easy, just load up your xsd file then go to DTD/Schema > Generate sample XML file. It gives you some options about non-mandatory elements, etc. It populates the file with generic values. You could write a small prog to make these random values if you need that. Would be easier than creating the whole XML file.

Jon

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