MIF XML Transactions

Click on the topics below for the xml transaction style sheet (schema).

New DatasetA completely new component (dataset). This can be a new component within an existing collection, or a new component in a completely new collection.

New Instance of an Existing DatasetA new instance of an existing component (dataset). This xml stylesheet ONLY contains items that are discontinued, redefined, or brand new.

DeleteThis deletes an entire component, instance, or individual items. Deletes in a roll up structure format – will delete the parent if no children exist any longer (therefore it can end up deleteing subsurveys and collections.

ModifyThis makes any and all changes to existing information (dataset and item levels) for the instance specified ONLY. (Note: some dataset level information is not instance-specific.)

New Item in an Existing Instance of a DatasetThis adds new items to components that already exist, e.g. the item was initially missing in the metadata when the component was defined.

Modify Item TimeAll changes that are related to time are made through this. E.g.: discontinuing all items, discontinuing/continuing specific items, and redefining items (break in series).

-- CavanCapps - 29 Jan 2007