XML FAQ

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XML in general

Where do I find general information about XML?

• http://www.w3schools.com/xml/default.asp - A host of information and hands-on examples
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML - A good starting point

Moodle XML

Is there only one kind of Moodle XML?

No, there are (at least) two different kinds of Moodle XML, one for importing/exporting glossaries and one for questions (quizzes), the latter being the one usually referred to as "Moodle XML".

Then there is XML in the SCORM/IMS packages that Moodle can import and must be able to handle. These packages are educational content that has been marked up in a special way to be able to be used in compatible Learning Management Systems.

Where do I find documentation about Moodle XML?

• The official documentation: Moodle XML
• A more thorough documentation: http://www.qedoc.org/en/index.php?title=Moodle_XML_format

Tools

Are there tools for converting to and from Moodle XML?

• Glossary to XML Converter

A simple HTML file which converts TSV data to XML using JavaScript

• Microsoft Office macros: http://finemetronome.com/moodle/
• OpenOffice macros (TBA)

How can I view and edit XML files?

Most browsers are able to render XML files. Some even let you view the source text and do some basic editing.

Further information

See also

• Import and export FAQ