Populating an XML instance document with data from Excel

1. Create an instance document skeleton containing at least 2 elements (with attribute tags)

2. Import the instance document skeleton into Excel and bind cells spreadsheet to the skeleton’s data map.

A. Data may already exist in cells to be bound.B. Bound cells can be specified and then data entered in

3. Save bound data as XML data, using instance document name.

4. Refresh browser and instance document should be populated with data from Excel.

5. Both files tied together (changes in one reflected in other)

• XML tags can be used to being transmitted. XML technologies allow for the quick and easy retrieval of tagged data.– Search for, retrieve and manipulate tagged data that meets your

specific business needs.

• If you have lots of data that you need to analyze (lots of rows and/or columns full of data), then you can use the Excel tool that businesses commonly use to analyze lots of data, the………………………………

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The – an interactive report that enables you to group and summarize an

Excel list into a concise table format for easier reporting and analysis.

– Can be used to summarize data into different categories using functions such as COUNT, SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN.

Pivot TablesTo generate a Pivot Table, you can specify the

dimensions by which you wish to view the data (one factor or multiple factors), which allows you to see relationships in the data.

Using the data fields, you specify What field is to be used to create What field is to be used to create What field or fields are to be used as data items/data area Report Filters (Page fields) can be used to

the Pivot Table

Pivot Tables can help you see relationships in the data

Pivot Tables can help you see

relationships in the data

Pivot Tables need to be formatted Labels and numbers need to be in alignment Columns need to be narrower Numbers should be properly formatted ($, decimals, commas, etc.) You can even change the mathematical operation used and the label text that

is displayed.

Pivot Tables can help you see relationships in the data

Pivot Tables can help you see

relationships in the data.

If you want to take a picture of what is on your computer screen, use the PrtScn button (typically found on the top row of your keyboard) and then

Report Filters (Page

fields) can be used to filter the Pivot Table