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Sequence means that the child elements must occur in that specific order. So if you have child elements Red Blue Green, A compliant XML document would have them in order: Red Blue Green. A non-compliant XML document would be: Blue Green Red.
Choice means that one (and only one) of the child elements may appear. If an item can be only one color, it could be Red or Blue or Green, but not a combination thereof. So Red by itself is good, Blue by itself is good, and Green by itself is good. But Red and Green, or Blue and Red, etc. would be invalid.
You'll probably be using Sequence almost all the time, and Choice only for special needs.
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Choice means that one (and only one) of the child elements may appear. If an item can be only one color, it could be Red or Blue or Green, but not a combination thereof. So Red by itself is good, Blue by itself is good, and Green by itself is good. But Red and Green, or Blue and Red, etc. would be invalid.
You'll probably be using Sequence almost all the time, and Choice only for special needs.
Chip H.
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If you want to get the best response to a question, please read FAQ222-2244 first
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The XML document itself.
Choice says "This element or this element or this element can appear in the document".
Chip H.
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Choice says "This element or this element or this element can appear in the document".
Chip H.
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Click here to learn Ways to help with Tsunami Relief
If you want to get the best response to a question, please read FAQ222-2244 first
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