About XML Processing #

The XML Processing module allows you to manipulate existing XML files directly within M-Files.

The module is file-based and integrates seamlessly with triggers from other file-based modules. It executes configurable actions on XML documents.

With this module, you can modify XML structure dynamically by removing existing elements or inserting new elements populated with values from M-Files object properties.

Supported actions:

• RemoveElement – Removes one or more XML elements from the document.
• AddElement – Adds a new XML element to the document at a specified location.
  • Supports multiple placement options:
    • AddAfterElement
    • AddBeforeElement
    • AddAsChildElement

Accessing XML Processing #

After you have successfully installed the application, you should configure XML Processing.

1. Open M-Files Admin.
2. In the left-side tree view, expand the desired connection to M-Files Server.
3. In the left-side tree view, expand the Document Vaults.
4. Still in the left-side tree view, expand the vault where you installed the connector and select Configurations.
5. Expand Other Applications.
6. Expand Extension Kit.
7. Click on XML Processing.

Initial configuration steps #

To begin configuring a rule, you need to define four fundamental fields to establish the rule’s essentials. For detailed descriptions, please click on each field below:

• Name
• Description
• Enabled
• Configuration mode.