Using XML in Microsoft Access

Using XML in Microsoft Access

Although Microsoft Access 2002 introduced the ability to export and import XML files, it could handle only limited XML features and could not import or export a multiple-table schema. Access 2003 not only allows you to import and export data from multiple, related tables, it also supports the exporting of forms and reports that look similar to the original object in your Access application. The new smart tag feature that you see sprinkled throughout Access 2003 also depends on XML technology.

Exporting and Importing XML from the User Interface

From the Database window of any Access desktop database (.mdb) or project file ...

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