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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= | ==XML in general== | ||
==Where do I find general information about XML?== | ===Where do I find general information about XML?=== | ||
* http://www.w3schools.com/xml/default.asp - A host of information and hands-on examples | * 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 | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML - A good starting point | ||
=Moodle XML= | ==Moodle XML== | ||
==Is there only one kind of 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". | 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". | ||
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The course backup and restore process also generates an XML file (inside the zip file) that contains all the information about the course. | The course backup and restore process also generates an XML file (inside the zip file) that contains all the information about the course. | ||
==Where do I find documentation about Moodle XML?== | ===Where do I find documentation about Moodle XML?=== | ||
* 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= | ==Tools== | ||
==Are there tools for converting to and from Moodle XML?== | ===Are there tools for converting to and from Moodle XML?=== | ||
* [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=91224#p489764 Glossary to XML Converter] | * [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=91224#p489764 Glossary to XML Converter] | ||
:A simple HTML file which converts TSV data to XML using JavaScript | :A simple HTML file which converts TSV data to XML using JavaScript | ||
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* OpenOffice macros (TBA) | * OpenOffice macros (TBA) | ||
==How can I view and edit XML files?== | ===How can I view and edit XML files?=== | ||
XML is just text so you can view and edit it with any text editor. However, this isn't very easy for anything more than a trivial file. There are a number of dedicated XML editors available for many platforms. If you only need to view the XML, most browsers are able to render XML files. Some even let you view the source text and do some basic editing. | XML is just text so you can view and edit it with any text editor. However, this isn't very easy for anything more than a trivial file. There are a number of dedicated XML editors available for many platforms. If you only need to view the XML, most browsers are able to render XML files. Some even let you view the source text and do some basic editing. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 11:22, 10 March 2009
(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".
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.
The course backup and restore process also generates an XML file (inside the zip file) that contains all the information about the course.
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?
XML is just text so you can view and edit it with any text editor. However, this isn't very easy for anything more than a trivial file. There are a number of dedicated XML editors available for many platforms. If you only need to view the XML, most browsers are able to render XML files. Some even let you view the source text and do some basic editing.
