File Content Extraction 26.1
XML Export SDK Java Programming Guide

# XmlParseIt

This program demonstrates the use of the `XmlExportReader` class (see Use Methods in the XmlExportReader Class) to convert an input file, and sends out SAX events based on the generated XML, and a template file. See Explore Conversion Options with the Sample Programs for more information on template files.

## Run XmlParseIt on Windows

To run XmlParseIt on Windows

1. In the file `XmlParseIt.bat`, set the following variables.

   `INSTALL_DIR` | The absolute path of the File Content Extraction Export SDK installation directory.
   `PLATFORM` | The platform name.

2. In `XmlSampleConfig.txt`, specify the following values, one on each line.

   Line | Value
   --- | ---
   1 | The path to the template file to use in the conversion. You can use the template files in the directory `install\xmlexport\programs\ini`, where `install` is the Export SDK installation directory.
   2 | The path to the Export SDK `bin` directory.
   3 | The absolute URL pointing to the directory in which the file `Verity.dtd` is located. You must include the ending slash.

3. Run the batch file in the `install\javaapi\sample` directory. Type the following:

       XmlParseIt inputfile

   where:

   `inputfile` is the path and file name of the source file.

   The SAX events from the generated XML is output to the current DOS prompt.

## Run XmlParseIt on UNIX

To run XmlParseIt on UNIX

1. In the file `XmlParseIt.bat`, set the following variables.

   `INSTALL_DIR` | The absolute path of the File Content Extraction Export SDK installation directory.
   `PLATFORM` | The platform name.

2. In `XmlSampleConfig.txt`, specify the following values, one on each line.

   Line | Value
   --- | ---
   1 | The path to the template file to use in the conversion. You can use the template files in the directory `install\xmlexport\programs\ini`, where `install` is the Export SDK installation directory.
   2 | The path to the Export SDK `bin` directory.
   3 | The absolute URL pointing to the directory in which the file `Verity.dtd` is located. You must include the ending slash.

3. Run the C shell file in the `install/javaapi/sample` directory. Type the following:

       ./XmlParseIt.csh inputfile

   where:

   `inputfile` is the path and file name of the source file.

   The SAX events from the generated XML are output to the current console (standard out).

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Product: File Content Extraction 26.1

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