Blocks

Recurring data must be defined as fields within a block, and each family of recurring data must have its own block. A block in the XMLIN configuration can contain sub-blocks.

A block corresponds to an element node in the input document. When you generate an XMLIN configuration automatically, the XMLIN tool concludes which elements to use as blocks.

Example 9

Blocks in an XML structure

...

<pizzas>

  <pizza>Calzone</pizza>

  <pizza>Primavera</pizza>

</pizzas>

<drinks>

  <drink>Manhattan</drink>

  <drink>Moonshine</drink>

</drinks>

...

In the sample file above, <pizzas> corresponds to one block, and <drinks> to another block.

 

To edit block properties

1	In the Message view, select the block. The properties are displayed in the Properties view.

2	Edit the block properties. See Block properties.