You need to use msid.getFirstChild().getNodeValue() to get the value of the TextNode.
-----Original Message----- From: Adam.Leggett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 4:50 PM To: Axis User ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Subject: MessageElement I need to get the text node from a MessageElement The xml element is: <msid xsi:type="xsd:string">111111</msid> getValue() returns null i.e. /** * Text nodes are not supported. */ public String getValue() { return null; } I cetainly would like to avoid using getAsDOM() etc Is my only option to use toString() ? 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.
