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Defines the algorithm used to generate the signature thumbprint in SignatureValue as specified in XML DSIG.
Element hierarchy
- <Signature>
-
- <SignedInfo>
- <SignatureMethod>
Syntax
<SignatureMethod Algorithm = anyURI >
<!-- Child elements -->
HMACOutputLength?,
any element in a non-schema namespace*
<!-- This element may also contain text (mixed content). -->
</SignatureMethod>
Key
? optional (zero or one)
* optional (zero or more)
Attributes and Elements
Attributes
| Attribute | Description | Data type | Required | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algorithm | Defines the Uniform Resource Locator (URI) of the algorithm used. |
anyURI | Yes |
Child Elements
| Child Element | Description |
|---|---|
| HMACOutputLength | Defines the length, in bits, of the SignatureValue element as specified in XML DSIG. |
Parent Elements
| Parent Element | Description |
|---|---|
| SignedInfo | Defines all signed content within the signature as specified in XML DSIG . |
Requirements
Namespace |
http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig# |