Vorte XML. (Software Tools).Designed to make data transformation as easy as possible, VorteXML utilises report parsing and recognition technology from Datawatch's report mining Monarch software to reduce the complexity of transforming text data to valid XML. VorteXML reads structured text data files downloaded from any mainframe or midrange system or produced on a PC. These files are commonly known as print files or spool files, but are also referred to as text files (TXT), formatted text files, PRN files and SDF (Standard Data Format) A simple file format that uses fixed length fields. It is commonly used to transfer data between different programs. SDF Pat Smith 5 E. 12 St. Rye NY Bob Jones 200 W. Main St. Palo Alto CA Comma delimited "Pat Smith","5 E. files. VorteXML also reads HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. . VorteXML uses two distinct modes of operation: input and output. The input mode is responsible for the extraction of data and creation of the hierarchy and relationships in the data. Input mode also provides for the definition of calculated fields to derive new XML content from existing text data files and filters to limit the export to criteria the user establishes. It is also possible to define field types, assisting in alleviating one of the weaknesses of DTDS DTDS Disaster Tolerant Disk System DTDS Dumber Than Dog Stuff (polite form) . The output mode is responsible for mapping of data to the attributes and elements in a DTD (Document Type Definition) A language that describes the contents of an SGML document. The DTD is also used with XML, and the DTD definitions may be embedded within an XML document or in a separate file. or XDR (1) (EXternal Data Representation) A data format developed by Sun that is part of its networking standards. It deals with integer size, byte ordering, data representation, etc. and is used as an interchange format. . schema and the validation and export of the XML data. Once defined, these input and output rules may be saved in a profile for use every time the user needs to export the same source type output to XML. Applications of VorteXML * Generating valid XML documents for B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business and industry exchanges * Converting EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. to XML * Communicating with vendors, partners, etc. without changing internal business infrastructures and processes * Facilitating transfer of data from e-commerce web sites to back office systems * Reformatting different textdata streams into common format for distribution * Moving legacy data into new databases including XML repositories * Publishing legacy data on web sites * Delivering electronic bills and statements * Raconciling information from different regions and different divisions within an organisation www.datawatch.com |
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