I loaded the schema in EDIFIX. It uses Xerces for validation. No errors were
reported. It doesn't validate instance documents but it does create them
from the schema. If someone has a compare tool, they can easily find any
differences. I didn't take the time to key in Dave's sample data to produce
a realistic example.
Sylvia
-----Original Message-----
From: Ellis, David [mailto:]
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 2:31 PM
To: Michelle Raymond;
Cc: Ellis, David
Subject: RE: [emergency] update for EDXL DE xsd and Sample xml
EMTC
I have added to my Radiation Example and also done some addition work on the
schema. I would appreciate everyone with an XML validation tool to examine
them both in detail. I created them with my Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Beta 2 software. I used it because the production Visual Studio 2003 will
not allow a <choice> in a <sequence> of elements. When I used the <group>
element it validated but was obviously an artifact of the older Microsoft
software. I am also no expert of XML schema and would still like to provide
flexibility in the EDXLDistribution schema for include namespaces for
validating <ContentObject> XML and wrapping the contents of
<namespacedXMLcontent> with encryption and signature capability.
Please review this and let me know what your tools determine.
David E. Ellis
Information Management Architect
(505) 844-6697
-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Raymond [mailto:]
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 11:34 PM
To: Emergency_Mgt_TC TC
Subject: [emergency] EDXL DE xsd and Sample xml and latest draft
EMTC,
I'm a bit delayed on sending the full draft due to schema validation issues.
I think they are resolved in the files sent.
Dave did a great job putting the schema together. I still had issues with
the <group> element followed by a <choice> in three validation tools. By
removing the <group> as a wrapper, it 'seems' to have resolved the issue. I
am no expert on xml schema 'model groups', 'partitions' or the like. We're
likely to get (hopefully constructive) comments on the schema format during
review.
In the Specification Draft, Section 3.2: Data Dictionary, Appendix A:
Examples and Appendix B: Schema still need replacing. I'll do that after a
sleep break.
Best Regards,
Michelle
