xml files - how to open

Post by **S@M** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:03 am

I downloaded an xml file (around 250mg) but cant get it to open - explorer says a parsed error occurs, Firefox takes so long that I stop it and it gives a similar message

any tips or suggetions greatfully appreciated.

cheers

Post by **dmmh** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:06 am

a 250 meg xml file..............WTF

just forget it, or buy 2 gigs of extra ddr-ram

Post by **S@M** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:10 am

Its gotta be workable, its a file from the USA national medical library ffs, its their MeSH index which is world famous, used everywhere etc etc.

edit what about 3rd party apps??

Post by **Eraser** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:18 am

um, notepad?

Post by **MKJ** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:43 am

dont think notepad can open a 250mb file sir

s@m, the fact that its used elsewhere doesnt mean its used a a whole. it most likely runs through a xslt processor that lifts out only the stuff it needs.
it doesnt open the entire file per query

Post by **S@M** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:48 am

MKJ - gold!!
thank you sir;
Im gonna pass this to IT now

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:56 am

you're at work?

Post by **S@M** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:06 am

I was, when I get stuck with a problem like this, I often post here: the collection of expertise crosses most professions and response times are pretty good