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XML

Connecting to the data source​

The following connection settings need to be defined for a XML-based data source:

  1. The following connection settings need to be defined for a XML-based data source:

    1. File Location. -Specify the location of the XML file using one of the following methods:

      1. File - Type the path of the XML file. This location must be accessible from the application web server (for example: file:///C:/SalesFolder/Sales.xml).

      2. HTTP/HTTPS - Specify a URL for downloading the XML file using the HTTP protocol (for example: http://xmlfiles/Sales.xml). The referenced file or folder is reloaded each time the warehouse is processed.

    2. XPath - Specify an XPath string that defines which part of the XML file will be loaded as data.

    3. User Name - If necessary, specify a user name for the file. If this setting is left blank, the application service user's credentials are automatically applied.

      note

      Only Basic HTTP Authentication is available.

    4. Password - If necessary, specify a password for the file. If this setting is left blank, the application service user's credentials are automatically applied.