Generating a client from WSDL.

Question

Hi all,

I was wondering if there is a (java?) API parsing a WSDL and returning a structure of the WSDL as well as a description of the schema.

I know a tool like wsimport can generate the stubs for a java client but I would also like to create the graphical interfaces (java swing, html...) for sending and receiving some simple requests to/from the server.

any suggestion ?

Answer 1

Something like soapUI?

Answer 2

If you just need it in order to test stuff yourself, then consider having a look at the web service explorer in the JEE edition of Eclipse, which allows you to point at a WSDL in a web interface and invoke the things it describes.

If you need this for others, then this isn't what you want :)

Answer 3

If this is an option, WebLogic has a feature called Test Client doing something similar to what you're looking for. Basically, the Test Client generates a web form allowing to test any web service deployed and started.