XML format in iseries

[sateeshs]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me whether as400 is capable of generating and sending data in XML format please? If yes, how is it done?

Thanks

[littlepd]

Re: XML format in iseries

XML tools for OS/400

OS/400 integrates three different XML parsers and an XSL processor for Java right into the operating system. Additionally, you can use a wide variety of free and licensed programs to help you use XML.

XML tools integrated in OS/400

Three XML parsers and an XSL processor are included with OS/400. This variety of XML support makes it easier for your application to use XML, especially when the application is written in different languages.

XML parsers

A parser is a tool for parsing, generating, manipulating, and validating XML documents. Each XML parser supports basic functions of one or more programming languages, so you can more easily program applications that use the data contained in the XML documents. Parsers also support one or more APIs, in whole or in part.

OS/400 includes three different parsers:

• XML Parser for Java (XML4J)
• XML for C++ Parser (XML4C)
• XML Interface for ILE C, RPG and COBOL (XML4PR)

XSL Processor for Java

OS/400 includes the XSL Processor for Java, which provides a device for using XSL and XSLT to format and transform XML, either at the browser or on the server.

Additional XML tools

Some of the additional XML tools that are available for free but not integrated into OS/400 include:

• XML Enabler (for the XSL Processor for Java)
• TaskGuide Viewer
• Xeena

XML licensed programs

Some licensed programs that offer support for XML on iSeries servers are:

• IBM Toolbox for Java
• DB2 XML Extender
• IBM WebSphere Host Publisher

[kpmac]

Re: XML format in iseries

It is rumored that IBM plans on including direct XML support for RPG within the next release or so. Lets, Hope that V5R4 contains these enhancements.