XML path string generation
As with other message types, nodes in the XML message structure tree relate the structure. Leaves are locations that are occupied by message data. For example, a translation action dialog box is opened and a tree item is selected that corresponds to a datum location. Then, the input/output argument widgets are enabled on the structure dialog box. You can then select the appropriate widget to set a path string corresponding to the datum location as an argument to the open translation action.
You can also specify the path specification manually into the translation action dialog box, in the same manner as with other message types.
This shows the treatment of repeatability with the XML path strings. The selected item is identified by and generates the basic path:
alpha2.0(0).0(0).gamma.0(0).delta.0(99).foo.#text
The "(0)" portions of the example path string are shown in the path presentation text box at the bottom of the dialog box. These portions of the string represent nodes that can repeat. They are small entry boxes where you can type the repetition values.
You are responsible for entering correct repetition values. The XML Schema syntax is capable of expressing upper bounds to permissible repetitions within an XML message structure.
The path string repetition dialog boxes use "(0)" as the default value.