Dataset to XML String

[patgilmour]

Hi,

I have an XML dataset that I need to convert to a string (to write to a variable).

I can easily access the dataset with

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var jData = job.getDataset("Data");

but I can find no method for converting it to a string.

I assume I have to write the dataset to a temporary text file then read that file, but I can't find a way to write the dataset to a text file.

Any suggestions?

Many thanks,

Pat

[freddyp]

A dataset IS a file, so all you need to do is read it:

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var datasetAsString = File.read( jData.getPath());

[patgilmour]

A dataset IS a file, so all you need to do is read it:

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var datasetAsString = File.read( jData.getPath());

Thanks Freddy - that does the trick!

Here's a working version for anyone who needs the same:

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// Load the Dataset
var jobDataset = job.getDataset( "JobXML" );
	
// Read the dataset as string from the file
var datasetAsString = File.read( jobDataset.getPath());
	
// Write result to message log	
s.log(-1, "var: datasetAsString = " + datasetAsString);