We have a schema which specifies the allowable elements, types, etc., of our XML content – I would like a tool which will allow the user to:
Important
- edit the content of the XML files in an interactive manner
- not able to add invalid content
- where possible use a GUI so, e.g.: if the allowable values are an enumerate have a drop-down, if it is an integer with a range show a spin control, etc.
- only permit those insertions/additions that are permitted by the schema
- copy the contents of a component or structure and allow it be pasted but not allow save until any uniqueness rules are met
- Searching
- Undo
- Collapse component/assembly not being worked on
- Good clear error/problem messages
- must be able to run on MS-Windows 7, ideally XP, 8 & 10.
- If the Schema has been updated or a new one added then any now invalid values should be highlighted.
- Allow loading, (and highlighting as above), existing XML files even if currently not matching their declared Schema.
Nice to have
- Gratis
- Open Source
- Cross Platform
- Create re-usable building blocks
- Allow draft save while rules are not met but final save only when they are all met
- Auto-save as draft
- Comments
- Comment out or Toggle blocks
- Bookmarks or search terms in comments
