Altova Tech Notes

Altova Tech Notes feature helpful tips for maximizing your productivity when working with Altova software. Select a Tech Note below for more information and step-by-step instructions.

64-bit Versions of Altova Software

Important Information about 64-bit Software

This Tech Note provides important information about the advantages, differences, and dependencies of 64-bit software that you should consider as you decide whether a 64-bit or 32-bit version is best for your needs.

Using 64-bit Applications with Microsoft Access Database Files

This Tech Note explains connectivity implications and drivers required when using 64-bit applications to communicate with Microsoft Access databases.

XMLSpy

Working with XML data in the SQL Azure cloud

You can connect to SQL Azure databases in XMLSpy and edit XML data directly, or use XQuery to parse XML data in the cloud.

Content re-use with OpenXML and XSLT

Altova CEO, Alexander Falk, offers some practical insight on content re-use using the built-in OOXML and XSLT support in XMLSpy.

Using the XPath analyzer to quickly find information in files

A useful XMLSpy tip from Altova CEO and XML aficionado, Alexander Falk. Read more about the latest in XML technologies, as well as the latest technologies, trends, gadgets, and software development tools on his blog.

Using the XMLSpy Database Connection Wizard

XMLSpy has a Database Connection Wizard, which allows you to connect to virtually any database to create an XML Schema from the database structure, and more.

Entering elements in XMLSpy

XMLSpy provides a variety of editing helpers and views so that each user can customize her XML editing experience in a variety of different ways.

Share your content models outside of XMLSpy

Save a picture of any component of your schema, such as the content model of a single element.

XMLSpy and Visual Studio

XMLSpy offers advanced XML functionality for Visual Studio users. See the complete list.

MapForce

Adding z-segments to HL7 mapping components

The HL7 EDI configuration files that are available for free download on the Altova Web site can easily be customized to include z-segments for MapForce mappings.

EDI to XML conversion using MapForce

XML configuration files that ship with MapForce can be used as the basis for XML Schemas to use for a simple one-to-one EDI to XML conversion.

Using SQL-WHERE filters in MapForce

When you are using MapForce for a data mapping project that includes a database source, you can use the SQL-WHERE component to filter the data on a granular level before writing it to the target data structure, whether that be another database, an XML file, a flat file, an EDI message, or a Web service.

Accessing XML data online in MapForce mappings

When you’re designing a data integration or Web services mapping project in MapForce, you can configure the project to load XML data from a URL instead of the local file system.

Automating a MapForce mapping to run as a batch process

You can create a scheduled task to execute a MapForce data integration or Web serivces mapping at the specified time(s).

Integrate MapForce with industry-leading IDEs

The lastest version of MapForce can be integrated with Eclipse and Microsoft Visual Studio.

StyleVision

How to use TrueType fonts for StyleVision PDF generation

Limitations in the design of the Apache FOP processor cause TrueType fonts to be unavailable for PDF generation. This tip, along with the downloadable scripts, provides StyleVision users with a workaround for this issue.

UModel

Point your UModel arrows in the right direction

Follow these simple steps to re-orient your arrowheads in UModel diagrams.

Track down UML errors with ease

Use the Messages window to view warnings, hints, and error messages with your UModel projects.

UModel and Visual Studio

UModel offers advanced UML functionality for Visual Studio users. See the complete list.

DatabaseSpy

Copy the structure of a database schema

Learn how to use DatabaseSpy® 2010 to efficiently copy the structure of tables in a database schema.

Explore unfamiliar databases with DatabaseSpy

Seamless integration of major DatabaseSpy features makes it easy to master new database interfaces and SQL dialects.

Connect to a SQL Azure database in the cloud

Step by step instructions on building a connection string for DatabaseSpy® 2010 (and other Altova tools) to connect to a SQL Azure database.

Migrate a table with XML data to the SQL Azure cloud

You can use a table in a local database as a model and migrate the table structure and content to the SQL Azure cloud.

DiffDog

Comparing XML Schemas with DiffDog

DiffDog® 2010 includes a powerful tool to compare XML Schemas that XML developers and others can use to update existing XML data files as XML Schemas evolve.

Teach DiffDog a new trick

You can add new file extensions to control how DiffDog® 2010 displays and compares new file types.

Authentic

Add HTML formatting to RSS feeds using the Authentic RSS Editing Solution

Altova's free Authentic RSS Editing Solution provides a simple and effective way to create RSS feeds on your Web site with minimal technical expertise.

General

Quickly zoom in and out using your scroll wheel

Several views across the Altova product line support zooming in and out using your mouse's scroll wheel

Practical Application of XSLT 2.0

This TechRepublic article presents a C# application that uses the XSLT 2.0 engine included in AltovaXML® 2010, the free download containing Altova's XML validating engine and XSLT 1.0, XSLT 2.0, and XQuery 1.0 engines that you can use royalty-free in your own applications.

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