> What is the best way to go about getting an XML document containing data from a database?
I suppose it depends on what format you want the XML to be in. If the format is the same as that which you can deliver from SQL*Server - then getting that going is probably worthwhile. If the format from SQL*Server is not suitable, then you need to read your data from SQL*Server and then create is using Cold Fusion. Now, you may or may not want to use the XML Dom in Cold Fusion to create the XML (sometimes, it is just easier to create XML by concatenating the appropriate strings, or possibly using <CFLOOP> and <CFSAVECONTENT>). Most of the XML work I have done has not used any XML standard schemas and it has therefore been easier to create the XML just using normal Cold Fusion (i.e. not SQL*Server and not the CF XML Dom). For example WebFX have a Javascript XLoadTree (which allows you to specify a call back to the server to obtain each level of the tree as it is requested). For this, the format expected is defined by the XLoadTree code. My hierarchy is stored in a database. So I just get CF to get the data for the section of the tree being request and compose the XML and then pass back the output with the appropriate mime content type. Gary Menzel IT Operations Brisbane -+- ABN AMRO Morgans Limited Level 29, 123 Eagle Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 PH: 07 333 44 828 FX: 07 3834 0828 **************************************************************************** If this communication is not intended for you and you are not an authorised recipient of this email you are prohibited by law from dealing with or relying on the email or any file attachments. This prohibition includes reading, printing, copying, re-transmitting, disseminating, storing or in any other way dealing or acting in reliance on the information. If you have received this email in error, we request you contact ABN AMRO Morgans Limited immediately by returning the email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and destroy the original. We will refund any reasonable costs associated with notifying ABN AMRO Morgans. This email is confidential and may contain privileged client information. ABN AMRO Morgans has taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all its communications, including electronic communications, but accepts no liability for materials transmitted. Materials may also be transmitted without the knowledge of ABN AMRO Morgans. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited its directors and employees do not accept liability for the results of any actions taken or not on the basis of the information in this report. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited and its associates hold or may hold securities in the companies/trusts mentioned herein. Any recommendation is made on the basis of our research of the investment and may not suit the specific requirements of clients. Assessments of suitability to an individual's portfolio can only be made after an examination of the particular client's investments, financial circumstances and requirements. **************************************************************************** --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MX Downunder AsiaPac DevCon - http://mxdu.com/
