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SQLRF06207

XMLPARSE

SQLRF52027Syntax

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SQLRF52028Purpose

XMLParse parses and generates an XML instance from the evaluated result of value_expr. The value_expr must resolve to a string. If value_expr resolves to null, then the function returns null.

See Also:

Oracle XML DB Developer's Guide for more information on this function

SQLRF52029Examples

The following example uses the DUAL table to illustrate the syntax of XMLParse:

SELECT XMLPARSE(CONTENT '124 <purchaseOrder poNo="12435"> 
   <customerName> Acme Enterprises</customerName>
   <itemNo>32987457</itemNo>
   </purchaseOrder>' 
WELLFORMED) AS PO FROM DUAL;
 
PO
-----------------------------------------------------------------
124 <purchaseOrder poNo="12435">
   <customerName> Acme Enterprises</customerName>
   <itemNo>32987457</itemNo>
   </purchaseOrder>
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