If anyone is interested I resolved this by simply building a org.w3c.dom.Element in the client, using the SOAPHeader(Element) constructor. Then in my handler I retrieved the the SOAPHeader from the MessageContext and used header.getAsDOM() in order to parse the contents.
In addition I had to manually edit the WSDL to include the <soap:header> details. I needed it to interop with .NET using the SOAP header to carry authentication credentials. .NET seems to require SOAP Header details to be encapsulated as a complex type. That's why I needed to build the client DOM and unmarshall it in the Handler. I could'nt find a way to serialize/deserialize a JavaBean in the SOAP Header that encapsulated my authentication details. I would prefer not to have to do it in such a low level way if I can. Any ideas appreciated. Thanks Adam -----Original Message----- From: Adam.Leggett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 12:00 PM To: Axis User ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Subject: Complex type in SOAP header I need to serialize a JavaBean to send in the SOAP header, and to retrieve it from the MessageContext in a handler. I have no problem when the header element is a xsd dataype. Has anyone tried this yet? Adam Leggett UPCO Direct Line: 0113 20 10 631 Fax: 0113 20 10 666 <http://www.upco.co.uk> The contents of this email are intended for the named addressees and may contain confidential and / or privileged material. If received in error, please contact UPCO on +44 (0)113 20 10 600 and then delete the entire email from your system. Unauthorised review, distribution, disclosure or other use of this information could constitute a breach of confidence. Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
