XML representation of Celestia data

maxim · Post #1by **maxim** » 30.03.2004, 18:12

Has there ever been a discussion about introducing an XML representation of the data structures defined in ssc, stc, dsc or cmod files? If not, is there any interest in that issue? I believe that there are other discussed issues that could benefit from such an representation.

maxim

Post #2by **selden** » 30.03.2004, 18:29

Use the "search" page for XML
In particular, see
http://216.231.48.101/forum/viewtopic.p ... ight=#6124
and
http://216.231.48.101/forum/viewtopic.p ... ight=#6282

maxim · Post #3by **maxim** » 31.03.2004, 00:00

Ok, thanks. Could have searched by myself :roll:

That is all one-and-a-half years ago. Is there enought interest to start this issue again? If I`d do actualized document definitions, would it be for nothing?

maxim

Post #4by **selden** » 31.03.2004, 00:19

I think Chris posted something recently (within the past few months?) about XML. Personally, I didn't care one way or the other, so I don't recall what he wrote. You might try searching for XML and author Chris

maxim · Post #5by **maxim** » 31.03.2004, 00:54

Haven`t found anything except refereces to the above???
Or I`m too dumb.

maxim

Post #6by **selden** » 31.03.2004, 01:08

I can't find anything but the old discussions either.

I guess I must have dreamed it...

marc · Post #7by **marc** » 31.03.2004, 05:04

There is some prototype code in CVS that provides an alternative xml format of ssc files.
http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/c ... iew=markup

Though it hasnt been touched for 2 years, I imagine it would need a bit of work to get going.
Im not sure if there is any schema associated with it.

Just curious, why would XML be useful?

maxim · Post #8by **maxim** » 07.04.2004, 17:39

Oops, I've overseen that completely.

I know the last discussion (that let to some kind of common schema) is about 1 1/2 year ago - see seldens links above.

The value of XML coded definition files would be various:

- Immediate code highlighting on most editior.
- Parse functions in editors/browser that could check for wellformed and correct code immediately.
- Data exchange capability for most existing databases.
- Easing the tasks of Addon management, Addon comparing between users, Doublette finding ...
- Easing the task of parameter overwriting.
- Instant masking capabilities in browsers.
- Professional and Sientific appearance.

I'm sure I'll find more

maxim