Re: Replace short codes when converting legacy to XML?

Genericode
http://docs.oasis-open.org/codelist/cs-genericode-1.0/doc/oasis-code-list-representation-genericode.html


Why reinvent the wheel?


On Mon, 14 Mar 2022 at 12:03, Roger L Costello <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> I am creating an XML Schema for air refueling routes. The XML format will
> replace a legacy format.
>
> Each point on an air refueling route is identified: is the point an entry
> point (enter the air refueling route), an exit point (exit the air
> refueling route), and so forth.
>
> For generations air navigators have used the code ET for EnTry point and
> the code EX for EXit point. I think the codes were made short due to
> limited computer memory on the airplanes.
>
> I figure it's time for the air navigators to change and use human-friendly
> terms. So, instead of creating my XML Schema using legacy codes:
>
> <xs:enumeration value="ET"/>
> <xs:enumeration value="EX"/>
>
> I plan to create an XML Schema that uses human-friendly terms:
>
> <xs:enumeration value="entry point"/>
> <xs:enumeration value="exit point"/>
>
> Is it a good idea to replace the codes with human-friendly terms? Or,
> should my XML Schema continue using the codes?
>
> Once I've completed my XML Schema I will show it to the air navigators to
> get their approval (or disapproval).
>
> /Roger
>
>
>
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Stephen D Green