Mike Hearn wrote:
> I assume you're referring to character encoding issues here? I don't > understand what problems the soap wrapper could cause...... From what I understand, when using a CDATA element, for example, there can be things that will cause some problems with the XML parser that is trying to figure out the message from the headers. Using a byte array ensures that your xml file will not mess up the parsing. > > > James Black wrote: > >> Barry Lulas wrote: >> >> >> > I realize this is an Axis user group, but I wanted to pick your >> > brains >> > on a related issue. >> > >> > I have a generic web service that I deploy via Axis. The web >> > service >> > takes in an XML file as a request and returns an XML file as a >> > response. My question is what is the best way to pass XML data >> > to/from a web service? Should I simply use strings? >> > >> > Any advise would be appreciated... >> > >> Pass the xml file as a byte array, else you will have problems >> with >> the xml wrapper that soap uses. The byte array is base64 encoded, so >> it >> is a safe way to send it around. >> Also, you may want to zip the byte array before sending the xml >> file, >> to help cut down on size. >> >> >> >>
