Hi Roland,

> they won't/can't show me an example of a query file, but will share  
> the WSDL. I don't know how to build a static query file from this,  
> though

Have you navigated to the endpoint WSDL service address in a browser yet? Often 
many services will have help documentation and samples automatically generated 
that you can view online as part of the SOAP platform.

Example, try: http://terraservice.net/TerraService.asmx then click on one of 
the functions (operations), to get something like this:

http://terraservice.net/TerraService.asmx?op=GetPlaceList

As well, there are many WSDL converter tools that translate the WSDL data into 
send and receive xml samples for you. http://www.xmlspy.com/ is an XML editor 
that has such a utility built in.

Hope that helps.

Scott Cadillac, 
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
http://scott.cadillac.bz 
    

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roland Dumas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 2:34 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: Witango-Talk: choicepoint SOAP
> 
> cautionary advice taken to heart.
> 
> they won't/can't show me an example of a query file, but will share  
> the WSDL. I don't know how to build a static query file from this,  
> though
> 
> There was reference to a java client, so I'm inquiring about that.
> 
> 
> On Aug 31, 2006, at 1:29 PM, Robert Garcia wrote:
> 
> > I agree, most of the time its static, I do have one method, where  
> > the url, regularly changes. My main point was, this is not one of  
> > witango's strengths. And my RB example, shows a complete, 3 lines  
> > of code approach.
> >
> > So I am sure you will find what works best for you, but I 
> have been  
> > bitten many times, starting down a solution with witango, that  
> > involved soap or xml, that I had to completely abandon, due to  
> > limitations, or bugs, so beware.
> >
> > -- 
> >
> > Robert Garcia
> > President - BigHead Technology
> > VP Application Development - eventpix.com
> > 13653 West Park Dr
> > Magalia, Ca 95954
> > ph: 530.645.4040 x222 fax: 530.645.4040
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > http://bighead.net/ - http://eventpix.com/
> >
> > On Aug 31, 2006, at 1:10 PM, Scott Cadillac wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Roland,
> >>
> >> Technically speaking, what Robert said is true, but speaking from  
> >> experience, I find this rarely to be the case.
> >>
> >> If the SOAP service you're calling is for a commercial vendor,  
> >> then I would find it highly unlikely that the WSDL will change  
> >> very often - and when it does, it's more like they'll be 
> adding to  
> >> the function list rather than changing the parameter scope of an  
> >> existing function.
> >>
> >> After eating the SOAP dog food for several years, you 
> learn not to  
> >> make even subtle changes to published specs - because typically  
> >> many of your service consumers are not using automated tools with  
> >> WSDL, but are actually running a custom posts.
> >>
> >> Yes, I recommend using a development tool that supports SOAP  
> >> interfacing, i.e., Visual Studio. But if the entry is too steep,  
> >> then custom posting with XML is an option.
> >>
> >> Take it for what it's worth. Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Scott Cadillac,
> >> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> http://scott.cadillac.bz
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 
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