XML-HR is specifically devoted to help implement xml in the 'real world' for those lacking 'deep XML knowledge'.
Our definition of the real world includes Companies that are not in the Fortune 500. The small and mid-sized firms that may have six or eight people in their HR Department, but more likely one.
That one would be you. You may not have a full HRIS system and definitely do not have time to unravel the complexities of XML. So what is it? Briefly, it is text that is specially formatted and by itself, does nothing. We'll show you how to make it meaningful and accomplish specific tasks.
This site will develop specific XML usage examples using a demo WYSIWYG Editor. You will not only see how it is used, but also be able to test. It is for people that are not programmers- and this writer belongs in that group.Fortunate 500 companies have vast resources, along with rooms full of expert programmers.
Automatic XML Generation is what is needed for most of us, even programmers. Although it is possible to create XML simply by typing in a text editor, it would be hopelessly inefficient. An XML doc can easily be 100K of information - and would take many hours or days to keystroke. I type about 12 wpm with two or three mistakes, so it would take a month.
The image (above right) is a thumbnail of a WYSIWYG XML Editor that allows anyone with modest skills to type and format text, add images, simple drawings, add data and links. Rearranging objects (like an image) is done by simply dragging the item to its desired position. The simple action of dragging to a new position- immediately revises the existing xml. Save - and the next time it is opened - it will be precisely in its last, saved state.
This web page - during WYSIWYG EditClick the image to launch a demo
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The functionality, current mode (single record or linear), navigation bar, displayed fields, tab order and appearance of this form are controlled by the GYRE. Contact your Administrator if you do not have GYRE privileges or require assistance.
To Edit a Record:
- A selected record will have a Grey background.
- Place your cursor into a datafield and type.
- Use Tab (keyboard) to move to the next datafield.
- Press Enter (keyboard) to commit your data. Your background will flicker Green.
To Create (or Delete) a Record:
- If your GYRE has been enabled for the Toolbar, you will be able to Create New - or Delete existing records. An 'empty' (no values), temporary record will be at the bottom of your page when your page loads. This 'empty record' is only in your browser - and is not in your target Table. Note - you may need to scroll down for this record to be visible in your browser.
- An Empty record will show (examples) 8 of 7 ... 49 of 48, etc in the Toolbar.
- Type into your datafields in the EMPTY record, using Tab to move your cursor to the next field. When you are done - hit Enter on your keyboard. This record will flicker Green - and your new record will be committed to your Table.
- After you hit Enter - a new 'Empty record' will appear at the bottom of your Browser. Continue the process described above until you are finished.
Note: If you require additional assistance or navigation tools, contact your Administrator.