How to generate the XML by running a report
Generating the XML that you require for your XML Import data file can be achieved fairly easily by using
For example, to generate the XML we have been using for the Events module exercises throughout this course:
- Run a search in the Events module.
- Select Tools>Reports from the Menu bar.
- Create a new report.
- Give it a name.
- Select Export XML Document from the Type drop list:
- On the Fields tab, add the relevant fields:
- Click OK.
- Click Report to run the report.
- Save and view the xml file:
Here you have the XML structure ready for your import data.