Re: basic questions before start using Axis...

[Anne Thomas Manes]

1. If you use the "wrapped" convention, the Axis will automatically marshal 
the method parameters for you. In the wrapped still you must define a 
wrapper element for your input message. The name of the input message must 
be the same as the operation name. The wrapper element must be structured 
as a sequence; each parameter defined as a child element. If you don't use 
the wrapped convention, then Axis will marshal the message into an object.

Axis doesn't perform automatic validation of the message. If you want to 
perform validation , then you can add a handler in your handler chain to do 
it. The marshalling is done based on the WSDL, so if the message isn't 
valid, you're likely to receive a serialization exception.

2. Typically header blocks are intended for handlers rather than the 
service implementation.

Anne

At 04:04 AM 3/23/2004, you wrote:
Hi all, I'm new to Axis 1.1 and if any type of document or samples or any
pointers will be appreciated if you can help me understanding the below
problems with Axis...
Assumption: Service is of "Document" Style and uses java binding classes

1. I understand if we use wsdl2java, we get the Java binding classes, but
does it guarantees the marshaling being done and adhere to associated WSDL?
or how does the incoming messages to service gets validated as per the
defined schema in WSDL.
2. If an incoming request to service contains the header & body blocks, then
how does the service implementation capture the header portion?  Or is this
also covered under the Java binding classes?
thanks very much
 :o)m
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Anne Thomas Manes
VP & Research Director
Burton Group