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)