Creating an XML data source
When creating an XML data source in BIRT, you specify the location of the XML file. You can also specify the location of an XML schema. An XML schema contains a set of rules to which an XML file conforms. You can use the schema to validate the XML file.
How to specify the connection information for accessing an XML file
1 In Data Explorer, right-click Data Sources, then choose New Data Source.
2 In New Data Source, supply the following information:
1 Select XML Data Source from the list of data source types.
2 In Data Source Name, type a name for the data source.
3 Choose Next.
New XML Data Source Profile appears, as shown in
Figure 7‑8.
Figure 7‑8 Defining XML source and schema information
3 Specify the following connection information:
1 In the first field, type the location of the XML file, or choose Browse to navigate to and select the file.
2 In the second field, type the location of the schema file, if one is available, or choose Browse to navigate to and select the file. A schema is not required.
3 Select the type of encoding for the XML file and schema. Use Auto to specify that the data source detect the encoding type specified in the XML file or schema.
4 Choose Finish. The new XML data source appears under Data Sources in Data Explorer.
