SOAP droplet

Here's a simple example of a vbs script that takes an XML file, sends it to a remote server and displays the results in an explorer window. I've included a sample XML file to request a "Quote of the day" and modified the vbs to point to the "Quote of the day" service. I've included the body of the request and response. The request is an empty GetQuote element. The response is a GetQuoteResult element which contains two child elements with the quote and the author. To test the script, follow the instructions below. Repeat the steps as many times as you like. The vbs script is a handy way to test XML HTTP services. You can modify the constants at the top of the script, and the contents of the xml document to test other services. This particular service wraps the request and response in a SOAP envelope.

1. Download quote.xml (Save as) and quote.vbs (Save as)
2. Drag and drop quote.xml onto quote.vbs

<GetQuote xmlns="http://swanandmokashi.com" /> 

<GetQuoteResult>
  <QuoteOfTheDay>
  The person who is not hungry says that the coconut has a
  hard shell.
  </QuoteOfTheDay> 
  <Author>African Tribal Saying</Author> 
</GetQuoteResult>

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Posted by QICBoy on January 26, 2008 7:00:00 PM PST #