XML Newbie - Default Value of Null

[skip513]

I am relatively new to using XML. Is it possible to set an elements default value to NULL in an XSD? I have tried severals ways unsuccessfully to do this using the designer in vb.net. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Sergio Ora

 

[chiph]

XML doesn't use a NULL like a relational database does. You can either have a value, or not.

Unless you're talking about a DateTime element, in which case I've seen Microsoft use 0001/01/01 00:00:00 for a value to indicate a lack of a value.

Chip H.


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[skip513]

Thanks for the clarification Chip! I assumed as much but I was hoping someone would prove me wrong.

Thanks,
Sergio