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Parse xml through proxy using javax.xml.parsers.DocumentBuilder

Hi Experts,
I am developing my application behind a proxy server, so for every http request i sent, i have to do something with it.
For example, i am using httpunit to send a http request.
In order to do that, i need to call
public void setProxyServer(java.lang.String proxyHost,
int proxyPort,
java.lang.String userName,
java.lang.String password)
before sending out http requests, with my account details of course.

My problem now is, i am trying to parse a xml file by using
javax.xml.parsers.DocumentBuilder.parse(String uri)

since the http request is hid inside this parse(String uri) method, how do i bypass the proxy server?

thanks!

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Mayank S

Why do you want to by pass the proxy BTW?

fungi8210

ASKER

Because the proxy-based firewall is blocking my http request coming from inside the proxy server.

Mayank S

I'm not sure if it will work without it - do you have a direct connection?

fungi8210

ASKER

mayankeagle, i am behind the proxy server, which means when i send a http request, i then need to provide my user name and password.
the url provided by "objects" worked fine, thanks

Mayank S

>> i then need to provide my user name and password.

That is understood, but objects link is about using the proxy for all sockets, which is also understood. So where exactly is "bypassing the proxy"?

fungi8210

ASKER

sorry mayankeagle, it was my fault for using the wrong word.
I guess bypass is not the word to use, what I wanted to do is send a http request
through the proxy, and not bypassing it.

Mayank S

Now that entirely changes the question....