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XML Feed to input into Database part 2

Hi,

The XML feed will contain 11,000 properties.

I have asked the provider of the feed to provide a database schema as when I try to import it into access into a blank database, it mixes the data and structure.

What is the best way to get this data into a database so that I can use the data properly?

Thanks,

Ben
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<root>
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<resalesonline>
<feed_version>1.0</feed_version>
</resalesonline>
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<property>
<id>R40659</id>
<status_date>2009-11-12 18:20:28</status_date>
<status>Available</status>
<listed_date>2008-03-12 00:00:00</listed_date>
<ref/>
<price>550000</price>
<currency>EUR</currency>
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<type>
<uk>Apartment</uk>
<es>Apartamento</es>
</type>
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<subtype>
<uk>Middle Floor</uk>
<es>Planta Media</es>
</subtype>
<country>Spain</country>
<province>Cádiz</province>
<town>Sotogrande</town>
<area>Costa del Sol</area>
<beds>3</beds>
<baths>2</baths>
<levels>1</levels>
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<surface_area>
<built>147</built>
<terrace>54</terrace>
<plot>0</plot>
</surface_area>
<own_property>0</own_property>
<has_pool>1</has_pool>
<has_garden>1</has_garden>
<has_garage>0</has_garage>
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<characteristics>
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<category id="1">
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<name>
<uk>Setting</uk>
<es>Posición</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Close To Port</uk>
<es>Cerca de Puerto</es>
</value>
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<value id="2">
<uk>Close To Shops</uk>
<es>Cerca de Tiendas</es>
</value>
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<value id="3">
<uk>Close To Sea</uk>
<es>Cerca del Mar</es>
</value>
</category>
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<category id="2">
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<name>
<uk>Condition</uk>
<es>Estado</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Excellent</uk>
<es>Excelente</es>
</value>
</category>
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<category id="3">
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<name>
<uk>Pool</uk>
<es>Piscina</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Communal</uk>
<es>Comunitaria</es>
</value>
</category>
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<category id="4">
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<name>
<uk>Features</uk>
<es>Caracteristicas</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Covered Terrace</uk>
<es>Terraza Cubierta</es>
</value>
</category>
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<category id="5">
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<name>
<uk>Furniture</uk>
<es>Muebles</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Fully Furnished</uk>
<es>Amueblada</es>
</value>
</category>
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<category id="6">
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<name>
<uk>Kitchen</uk>
<es>Cocina</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Fully Fitted</uk>
<es>Equipada</es>
</value>
</category>
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<category id="7">
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<name>
<uk>Garden</uk>
<es>Jardin</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Communal</uk>
<es>Comunitario</es>
</value>
</category>
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<category id="8">
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<name>
<uk>Security</uk>
<es>Seguridad</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Gated Complex</uk>
<es>Recinto Cerrado</es>
</value>
</category>
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<category id="9">
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<name>
<uk>Utilities</uk>
<es>Servicios Públicos</es>
</name>
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<value id="1">
<uk>Electricity</uk>
<es>Electricidad</es>
</value>
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<value id="2">
<uk>Drinkable Water</uk>
<es>Agua Potable</es>
</value>
</category>
</characteristics>
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<description>
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<uk>
Beautiful apartment overlooking Sotogrande Marina, only 2 years old, immaculate condition, below market price for quick sale. Spacious rooms, full air conditioning and heating, garage and lock up storage included in the price. Extra large terrace, first to see will buy! Sold unfurnished but furniture can be purchased at agreed price. Ideal for boat lovers, option to purchase your own mooring. Excellent amenities nearby. Internation school 10 minutes drive.
</uk>
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<es>
Precioso apartamento mirando a la Marina de Sotogrande, sólo 2 años de antigüedad, en impecable estado, habitaciones espaciosas, instalación de aire acondicionado y calefacción a través de todo el apartamento.Garaje y Trastero incluídos en el precio.Enorme terraza.Vistas directamente a la marina de Sotogrande. Se vende sin amueblar pero hay posibilidad de comprar los muebles por separado. Calidades excelentes.
</es>
</description>
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<images>
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<image id="1">
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<url>
http://www.adomainname.com/Database/ReSale/crbcdkulwkkcqbu/Pictures/40659Pic1.JPG
</url>
</image>
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<image id="2">
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<url>
http://www.adomainname.com/Database/ReSale/crbcdkulwkkcqbu/Pictures/40659Pic2.JPG
</url>
</image>
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<image id="3">
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<url>
http://www.adomainname.com/Database/ReSale/crbcdkulwkkcqbu/Pictures/40659Pic3.JPG
</url>
</image>
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<image id="4">
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<url>
http://www.adomainname.com/Database/ReSale/crbcdkulwkkcqbu/Pictures/40659Pic4.JPG
</url>
</image>
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<image id="5">
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<url>
http://www.adomainname.com/Database/ReSale/crbcdkulwkkcqbu/Pictures/40659Pic5.JPG
</url>
</image>
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<image id="6">
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<url>
http://www.adomainname.com/Database/ReSale/crbcdkulwkkcqbu/Pictures/40659Pic6.JPG
</url>
</image>
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<image id="7">
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<url>
http://www.adomainname.com/Database/ReSale/crbcdkulwkkcqbu/Pictures/40659Pic7.JPG
</url>
</image>
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<image id="8">
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<url>
http://www.adomainname.com/Database/ReSale/crbcdkulwkkcqbu/Pictures/40659Pic8.JPG
</url>
</image>
</images>
</property>

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What version of Access are you using?
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maybe to remove those - in between all the <>

have you tried just exporting 1 column into xml and then into access? because you've got allot of columns doing such things that of course there would be an error somewhere.
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This is the original file... I copy and pasted an example into notepad.. probably caused a few errors... this should be as I get it from the provider...

Thanks
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@intangiblemedia

Did you mean to accept my comment as the answer?  I've only addressed the mapping of the data.
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Yes, I think I can create an access database and then do an XML import without any further advice needed. I would like of course to map out the fields better, for example, property type would be a separate table so that the database is more relational but you have pointed me in the right direction.

Thank you.
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