XML Parsers in Oracle 8.1.6

Hi:

I have 2 questions regarding XML parsers for 8.1.6 (on NT if that matters). I need to create an XML DTD or Schema for transferring data between databases (only 1 is Oracle) and am trying to decide if I can use an XML Schema to define the elements, etc., or if I must use a DTD. With that in mind...

1. I know the popular thing to use with XML used to be DTD's, and there seem to be classes that deal with those in Oracle. What about XML Schemas? Can I use them with XML documents I want Oracle to handle in its JVM? (Will the parser use them?)
2. Has anyone loaded other parsers into the database and gotten them to work? I know one person who tried and got a java bug related to arrays (confirmed by Oracle if I recall). In particular, the Xerces parser?

Thanks,

        Mike Received on Fri Dec 08 2000 - 23:38:04 CST