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This task describes how to work with XML elements by manually editing the code, importing an
external file, and exporting the XML for later use.
1. Prerequisites:
Import a service and create a new Web Service call. Alternatively, in the Step Navigator, right click a step and select Show Arguments.
2. Select the element:
In the left pane, select a complex type or array argument. In the right pane, click XML. The XML field shows the XML code as a single string.
3. Import a file - optional:
To import a previously saved XML file, click Import and specify the file's location.
4. Edit the XML elements - optional:
To edit the XML structure and element values, click Edit. The XML Editor opens. To import a previously saved XML file, click Import File.
- To manually edit the code, click the Text View tab.
- To modify the XML through a graphical interface, click the Step Navigator. Use the shortcut menu to add children and sibling elements and rename the node. Click Insert from the shortcut menu to add a new element before or after the selected one.
5. Export a file - optional:
To save your XML data to a file so it can be used for other tests, click Export and specify a location.