Creating a Convert to XML Converter

This procedure describes how to create and save a Convert to XML converter ( .conv). All converters are saved to the XML Converters file system by default.

To create a Convert to XML converter (.conv file):
1. Select File > New > Convert to XML from the Stylus Studio menu.

The Open Input File for Conversion to XML dialog box appears. By default, the Files of Type field filter is set to display .txt, .edi, and .bin files.

2. Select the file you want to use to configure the conversion settings.

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This file should be representative of other files of this type that you wish to convert to XML.

3. Click the Open button.

Stylus Studio displays the file you selected in the Convert to XML Editor.

4. Examine the file as it was read into the Convert to XML Editor by Stylus Studio.
5. Modify the file layout, its regions, and its fields as needed. See Working with Regions if you need help with this step.
6. Modify the properties that govern XML output as needed. See Controlling XML Output if you need help with this step.
7. Preview the results.
8. If the results
    • Are satisfactory, save the Convert to XML adapter configuration file.
    • Are not what you expect, return to step 5 and to step 6. You might also considering revisiting the input file, making fundamental changes there, and reloading it.

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