CXML-TO

cXML To is the <To> element of the cXML <Header> that identifies the commercial party destination of the message.

Definition

The <To> is the destination counterpart of <From>. It contains one or more <Credential> identifying the receiving partner (DUNS, NetworkId, etc.). HTTP target routing is configured out-of-band; this <To> serves application-level verification.

Origin

Present since cXML 1.0; the convention remains stable.

Use

An Acme Corp order addressed to Globex Ltd contains <To><Credential domain="DUNS"><Identity>123456789</Identity></Credential></To>. The Globex receiver checks this identity against its configuration and accepts or rejects the message.

Related terms

• cXML — the parent standard.
• cXML From — the emitting party.
• cXML Receiver — the broader concept.
• cXML Credential — the identification mechanism.