>David,
>Thanks for your suggestions. The schema is not embedded, it is 3 separate XSD files that must be used together. I can't use VFP9, I was only trying the Beta version in case I got different results, which I didn't. And bypassing the schema is not an option either since it represents a Standard which shouldn't be changed. Someone suggested trying to use the XMLDOM object so I will see how that works.
>Thanks.
>Susan

The features of XMLAdapter in VFP8.0 and VFP9.0 are diffrent. They produced hierarticle XML in diffrent way.
Don't lose your time. Just get new VFP9.0 and read some articles how to use it.
HTH