How to: Declare and Use XML Namespace Prefixes (Visual Basic)
This example shows how to import the XML namespace prefix ns and use it in an XML literal and XML axis properties.
Example
' Place Imports statements at the top of your program.
Imports <xmlns:ns="http://SomeNamespace">
Module Sample1
Sub SampleTransform()
' Create test by using a global XML namespace prefix.
Dim contact =
<ns:contact>
<ns:name>Patrick Hines</ns:name>
<ns:phone ns:type="home">206-555-0144</ns:phone>
<ns:phone ns:type="work">425-555-0145</ns:phone>
</ns:contact>
Dim phoneTypes =
<phoneTypes>
<%= From phone In contact.<ns:phone>
Select <type><%= phone.@ns:type %></type>
%>
</phoneTypes>
Console.WriteLine(phoneTypes)
End Sub
End Module
Compiling the Code
This example requires:
- A reference to the System.Xml.Linq namespace.
See Also
Reference
Imports Statement (XML Namespace)
XML Attribute Axis Property (Visual Basic)
XML Value Property (Visual Basic)