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(If you don't find the answer to your question here, just post the question. There might be someone out there to provide the answer.) | (If you don't find the answer to your question here, just post the question. There might be someone out there to provide the answer.) | ||
=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". | |||
==Where do I find documentation about Moodle XML?== | ==Where do I find documentation about Moodle XML?== | ||
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* The official documentation: [[Moodle XML]] | * The official documentation: [[Moodle XML]] | ||
* A more thorough documentation: http://www.qedoc.org/en/index.php?title=Moodle_XML_format | * 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?== | ==Are there tools for converting to and from Moodle XML?== | ||
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* OpenOffice macros (TBA) | * OpenOffice macros (TBA) | ||
==How can I | ==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== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 08:13, 8 December 2008
(If you don't find the answer to your question here, just post the question. There might be someone out there to provide the answer.)
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".
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?
- 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.