XML Order?

[navkhangura]

Hi, I am new to XML and am having a few problems.

I am using a translator to convert a .txt file into a .xml file. We have been given an updated translator and have noticed that the .xml file is not executing correctly.

The only difference in the .xml file is a small part of the order.

It is supposed to be like this:

<vofile>XPOSE</vofile>
<rate>0</rate>
<fxno>1</fxno>
<tran>0</tran>

But it is now appearing like this:

<fxno>1</fxno>
<rate>0</rate>
<vofile>XPOSE</vofile>
<tran>0</tran>

The question is; does the order of the XML affect the execution?

Thanks in advance!

Nav

 

[Stretchwickster]

If the XML file is being validated against a DTD/XSD, and that DTD/XSD specifies that XML elements must be specified in a certain order then yes it would effect it.

For clarification, what are you doing with the XML file after converting it from .txt (i.e. can you describe what you mean by "the .xml file is not executing correctly)?

Clive

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[navkhangura]

Hi Clive,

Thanks for your reply. I do not know much about the validation of the XML. I do not write the XML files, I am just using them within a program.

The XML files (translated from .txt) are playlists for tv broadcasting and are inserted into a program that uses XML files. The program is used by operators in the automation section of tv broadcasting.

Sorry if that is confusing!! But you answer helps me, I believe the order of the XML that has changed is affecting the execution due to the file that XML is calling (<vofile>XPOSE</vofile>) is not running. As it is first in the file that works and third line in the file that doesnt work, this was my main concern!

I hope that makes sense.

Nav

 

[Stretchwickster]

Hi Nav,

Thanks for a bit of background info.

Does the target program (i.e. the one used by operators in the automation section of tv broadcasting) specify a format for XML input? I would think it should do.

If so, that would provide you with enough information to confirm the order in which the XML elements should be specified.

Clive

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