XML Resources and Documentation
- Ammon Bailey - NOAA Federal
- Chris Keller
eLandings provides XML documentation at:
eLandings XML data element documentation is found at:
eLandings Look-up Codes files (i.e. Species Codes, Stat Areas Codes, Condition Codes, Gear Codes, etc.) are available for download at:
eLandings Look-up Code Files in XML format and eLandings Look-up Code Files in Human readable format
In early 2010, an eLandings training workshop was held to train on eLandings XML handling. Notes and sample code for working with eLandings XML is available at: XML Interface workshop
Third-party developers are recommended to use the most current version of the XML schema in their development. We recommend third-party development include a mechanism to quickly upgrade their code to the new schema version when new schema versions come out. Typically changes occur on a monthly basis. That being said, the eLandings public web services are designed to minimize impact on third-party due to code changes. However, this courtesy is not always possible or practical. Third-party developers are responsible for implementing their own change management strategies.
The XSD files are available for download at:
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eLandings supplies a XML checking service to ensure that the XML code generated by third-party software tools are valid according to the eLandings XML definition. This can be an invaluable tool in debugging.  The XML Check is located at:
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The eLandings team is limited in time and resources. We are unable to debug third-party code. Please use this XML Checking tool to validate and debug the XML that your system is producing.