XML Considerations

Before you create an XML layout, consider:

• You have two options for creating an XML layout: manually create an XML layout or create an XML layout from a document type definition (DTD) or XML schema.
• If you are using an XML schema, you must install the following software. Both are available from the Microsoft Web site.
  • Microsoft XML Core Services RTM (XML parser)
  • Windows Installer (to install the preceding XML parser)

An XML schema defines rules for the structure and content of an XML document. The schema you use must meet schema standards. Only valid schemas will generate an XML map structure.