What this JDF inspector checks
The parser checks bounded XML structure without loading a DTD, inventories every classic JDF process node, and reads resources directly inside each ResourcePool. It detects duplicate IDs, missing core node and resource fields, negative or nonnumeric amounts, dangling rRef values, resource-link name mismatches, duplicate links, unreferenced resources, and literal URL or URI attributes.
How ResourcePool and ResourceLinkPool fit together
A JDF process node describes work through resources and links. A resource carries an ID, class, status, and process-specific details. A link normally names the resource type plus Link, points to the resource with rRef, and identifies it as an input or output. The report resolves those relationships so a missing target or wrong resource type is visible without manually searching a large XML file.
Privacy and XML safety
JDF tickets may expose customer names, job numbers, network paths, and production filenames. This tool performs all parsing in the current browser tab. It rejects DOCTYPE declarations, does not resolve external entities, and never opens URL or URI values. XML processing instructions and comments are skipped rather than executed.
Validation boundary
A clean report does not prove JDF schema validity, ICS conformance, process correctness, device compatibility, or production safety. JDF contains many process-specific resources, partitioning rules, namespaces, extensions, and workflow profiles that this structural inspector does not fully model. XJDF 2.x is explicitly rejected. Validate against the exact CIP4 schema and applicable Interoperability Conformance Specification, then test in the intended MIS, workflow system, RIP, press, or finishing device.
Frequently asked questions
Does this upload or follow FileSpec URLs?
No. Files are read locally, and URL or URI attributes are listed as inert text only. The tool does not fetch network or local-file locations.
Does this support XJDF?
No. XJDF 2.x has a different model and is rejected explicitly. This page is limited to classic JDF 1.x tickets.
Why can a valid-looking ticket still have warnings?
Resources can be intentionally prepared for later work, vendor extensions can add uncommon values, and some metadata is optional in particular contexts. Warnings are review prompts, not schema verdicts.
Can the tool repair my ticket?
No. Automatic edits could change production intent. The report preserves exact lines and relationships so corrections can be made in the originating workflow or reviewed XML source.
Format references
The relationship model and examples follow the official CIP4 JDF specifications, including the ResourcePool and ResourceLinkPool structure in JDF 1.8. Official versioned schemas are available from the CIP4 schema archive. Use the official CIP4 Toolbox for authoritative validation.
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