The XML functional area provides access to XML dictionaries, schema document definitions, DTD document definitions, and Namespace objects. You can access the XML functional area by clicking the XML button on the Data Interchange Services client navigator bar. This displays a functional area window that contains one list window for each XML related object type.
The XML functional area contains one list window for each of the following components:
XML provides a readable, easy to use data format that trading partners use to exchange data between their computer applications. In essence, XML provides the building blocks for electronic versions of common business documents.
The translator component of WebSphere Partner Gateway can translate data from one document format into an XML document for transmission to a trading partner. Conversely, the translator component can translate data in an XML document into another format.
In order to begin exchanging XML documents with a trading partner, you must select an XML schema or DTD that defines the layout of the document you want to send or receive. The schema or DTD must be imported into Data Interchange Services client.