Use XML Schema Maintenance to define and access data stored in any file in Eclipse when using Business Connect XML to receive and send transactions. XML database schemas are similar to Eclipse dictionaries, in that they display data file information so you can easily view and understand it. XML database schemas provide additional information specific to the XML interface and translation of data to and from the database. Each data file in Eclipse can have a corresponding XML database schema.
The system uses XML database schemas to store data when receiving transactions via XML, such as order submits or stock inquiries, and to retrieve data to send out using XML. Each XML transaction type calls one or more XML database schemas, grouped into transaction schemas. For example, an OrderSubmit transaction schema uses the Order and OrderDetail database schemas to store and retrieve the data required to submit an order in the system using XML. For more information, see How XML Database Schemas Form Transactions.
Note: Business Connect XML includes a set of predefined XML transaction types such as order submits and remittance advice. For a complete list of the supported customer and vendor transactions, see Sending and Receiving Customer Transactions Using XML and Sending and Receiving Vendor Transactions Using XML.
Your system administrator has the ability to add or modify data definitions to a schema or add additional schemas required for your business relationships. Eclipse personnel set up the following default XML database schemas.
Contact
Entity
Order
OrderAdditional
OrderChange
OrderDetail
OrderDetailChange
Product
Territory
Use the following instructions to create or modify XML database schemas:
See Also:
Defining XML Database Schema Translation Properties