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DataTable WriteXML Clean

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  1 month ago

  by addatechdev

  Giovanni Palmiotto

  Montreal, Canada

  Joined 1 month ago

  Hi,

  Vistual Studio 2008 – 3.5 SP1 MySQL Server 5.1.30

  My problem: I need to use the .WriteXml method of a DataTable to write the XML to a file or stream. This I can do. The real problem is the fact that additional attributes are included in my output (IsDataSet=True, etc...), when I use the System.Data.XmlWriteMode.WriteSchema parameter on the .WriteXML method. This poses a major problem as my Web Service has to deliver neutral/agnostic XML and NOT .NET related information.

  What follows is an example of what I am returned when using the .WriteXML method with the problematic attributes bolded for emphasis. I need to ensure interoperability with other platforms as well as include XML schema information so that it is self-describing; what I don’t need is any Microsoft, .NET, or DataSet related attributes.

  I just can't believe that .NET does not provide a method by which to emit CLEAN (BasicProfile 1.1 compliant) XML from a DataSet and/or DataTable and inserts its own .NET specific type information. Is what I am asking too complicated? I thought Web Services were supposed to ensure interoperability.

  Can you please help me output neutral XML from a DataTable?

  Method: clientDataTable.WriteXml(@"C:\test.xml", System.Data.XmlWriteMode.WriteSchema);

  Output:

  Post was edited on 30/09/2009 15:05:57 Report abuse