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Task XML - Validate​

The XML - Validate Task validates that an XML file is well-formed, schema compliant or DTD compliant.

A XML document with correct syntax is called "Well Formed". An XML document validated against a DTD or a Schema is both "Well Formed" and "Valid".

XML Validate > File filter sub tab

The XML Validate Task uses the standard VisualCron File filter to define the properties of the listed files.

XML Validate > Destination sub tab

XML validate parameters

Validation type

Select how the XML file should be validated. Options:

  • WellFormed — Validates that the XML file is syntactically well-formed, with no schema or DTD checking.
  • Schema — Validates the XML file against an external schema file (*.xsd). When selected, the Schema(s) tab becomes available to specify the schema file.
  • DTD — Validates the XML file against a Document Type Definition. Expands default attributes and entities, but general entities are loaded and parsed only if they are used.

Namespaces

A list of namespace prefix/namespace URI items, to uniquely identify an element, to be used for validation.

XML Validate > Schema(s) sub tab

This tab is only visible when Validation type is set to Schema. Use the standard VisualCron File filter to specify the external schema file (*.xsd) to validate against.