How can I consume a web service that doesn't have a WSDL?

[Anthony P.]

I've created a simple web service in PHP that I want my VB.NET Windows
Mobile application to consume. This web service does not have a WSDL
associated with it so I can't use the ADD WEB REFERENCE functionality
in VS2008 to add a web reference. I know there is a way to consume web
services that don't have a WSDL as long as you know method names,
expected parameters, etc, but, for the life of me, I can't find out
how to do it.

I've Googled but it seems like just about everyone starts out with
"you need a WSDL". Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks!
Anthony

 

[Family Tree Mike]

I've created a simple web service in PHP that I want my VB.NET Windows
Mobile application to consume. This web service does not have a WSDL
associated with it so I can't use the ADD WEB REFERENCE functionality
in VS2008 to add a web reference. I know there is a way to consume web
services that don't have a WSDL as long as you know method names,
expected parameters, etc, but, for the life of me, I can't find out
how to do it.

I've Googled but it seems like just about everyone starts out with
"you need a WSDL". Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks!
Anthony

This thread seems to describe what you are after. Sorry, I have never
tried such a concept.

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/asmxandxml/thread/21706354-c921-443d-ac85-d1e485d84215