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XML escape character is not in output file as expected

Troubleshooting


Problem

XML escape character is not in output file as expected.

Symptom

XML escape character '&' is present in the XML Input file but is not present in the output file.

Cause

Using a Type Tree in output card but not using Xerces or Native Schema.

Environment

Running a WebSphere Transformation Extender(WTX)/IBM Transformation Extender(ITX) Map using Xerces or Native Schema in the input card and using a Type Tree in the Output card.

Diagnosing The Problem

When an input card uses Xerces or native schema, WTX/ITX converts escape characters to actual characters.
'&' is converted to '&'

When an output card used Xerces or native schema, WTX/ITX converts actual characters (only XML escape characters) to XML escape characters.
 '&' is converted to '&'

Using a Type tree the XML escape characters are not converted.



Resolving The Problem

You can simulate the same automatic conversion as either Xerces or Native Schema by using Restrictions in the Type Tree.

Find the item element in the Type tree where you want conversion to occur.
In properties select Item Subclass -> Restrictions -> "Character".
In properties select Item Subclass -> Restrictions -> Rule -> "Exclude".
Double click on the same item element.
A screen will be displayed where you enter the excluded character, in this case the '&' and on the other side enter the Reference String as '&'
This will convert all the occurrence of  '&' to '&' in the data, when the data is assigned to this element.


Document Location

Worldwide


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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Transformation Extender

Software version:
All Versions

Document number:
1115553

Modified date:
10 March 2020

UID

ibm11115553

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