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Ashbi
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Another XML question!

Post by Ashbi »

Sorry if this doesn't belong here,

next question about XML processing :?

My workflow has to read in hundreds of XML files. In another thread I had the question how to check which XML nodes exits or not and handle with it. Thanks again to @takbb for supporting me.

Now my workflow ist running but - bang - the XML Reader Node chrashs because the content of the XML file is corrupt. If I open th XML file e.g. with Notepad++ the content look like mess

Maybe you can guess my question :wink: How can I handle this error in my workflow while the workflow reads the XML file?

Thanks!
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Fuchsia tude
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Re: Another XML question!

Post by Fuchsia tude »

Sounds like that's a problem with whichever app you're using to generate that XML. It's not a reading problem--as you say, Notepad++ shows the content as gibberish--it's properly reading bad content. The problem is that the XML is not being created properly in the first place.
plonkarchivist
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Re: Another XML question!

Post by plonkarchivist »

Handling errors while reading potentially corrupted XML files in your workflow is crucial. You can implement error-handling mechanisms to gracefully manage such situations. Here are some suggestions:

Try-Catch Blocks:
Wrap your XML reading code in a try-catch block.
In the catch block, handle the exception and log information about the problematic file.
This prevents the entire workflow from crashing due to a single corrupted file.
try:
# Your XML reading code here
except Exception as e:vampire survivors
# Handle the exception (e.g., log the error and move on to the next file)
Check XML File Validity:
Before attempting to read an XML file, you can use a library or method to check its validity.
For Python, you can use the lxml library to parse and validate XML.
from lxml import etree

def is_valid_xml(file_path):
try:
etree.parse(file_path)
return True
except etree.XMLSyntaxError:
return False
Prior to reading each XML file, use the is_valid_xml function to check if the file is valid.
if is_valid_xml(file_path):
# Proceed with reading the XML file
else:
# Handle the invalid XML file (log, skip, etc.)
Log and Skip:
When an error occurs, log relevant information such as the filename, timestamp, and the nature of the error.
Optionally, you can choose to skip the problematic file and continue processing the remaining files.
import logging

logging.basicConfig(filename='xml_processing.log', level=logging.ERROR)

try:
# Your XML reading code here
except Exception as e:
logging.error(f"Error processing file: {file_path}. Error message: {str(e)}")
# Optionally skip the file or take corrective action
By implementing these strategies, you can enhance the robustness of your workflow and handle errors more effectively when dealing with potentially corrupted XML files.
friestricky
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Re: Another XML question!

Post by friestricky »

It's not a reading issue; as you said, Notepad++ displays the material as gibberish; it's correctly readingcoreball faulty stuff.
Oscar34
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Re: Another XML question!

Post by Oscar34 »

No worries, it's great that you're seeking help here! Handling corrupt XML files can indeed be tricky, but there are ways to manage this issue within your workflow. One approach could be to use a Try-Catch node in your workflow to catch any errors that occur during the XML reading process. Within the Catch branch, you can then implement error handling logic to deal with the corrupt XML files appropriately, such as logging the error, skipping the file, or notifying the user. This way, your workflow can continue running smoothly even if it encounters problematic XML files. Hope this helps!
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Re: Another XML question!

Post by waderatke »

Ashbi wrote:Sorry if this doesn't belong here,

next question about XML processing :?

My workflow has to read in hundreds of XML files. In another thread I had the question how to check which XML nodes exits or not and handle with it. Thanks again to @takbb for supporting me.

Now my workflow ist running but - bang - the XML Reader Node chrashs because the content of the XML file is corrupt. If I open th XML file e.g. with Notepad++ the content look like mess

Maybe you can guess my question :wink: How can I handle this error in my workflow while the workflow reads the XML file?

Thanks!
The majority of workflow platforms let you set up different nodes' error handling. Create a "Try-Catch" block surrounding the node of the XML reader.
The "Catch" block will be activated in the event that the parsing fails (due to corrupt data), enabling you to handle the problem graciously.
Thomas Wright
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Re: Another XML question!

Post by Thomas Wright »

By creating a "Try-Catch" block around the XML reader node, you can configure error handling for separate nodes. If the parsing fails (due to faulty data), the "Catch" block will be activated, allowing you to gracefully manage the issue.
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