Instances of EditLive! for XML using either the advanced APIs or the default editor both need to reference an XML configuration file. For a complete list of all the XML APIs see the EditLive! for XML Developer's Guide packaged with this SDK.

Using the advanced APIs developers can customize, in Java, the actions to occur on clicking custom toolbar and menu items. The following documentation extends on the XML APIs information given in the EditLive! for XML Developer's Guide for the following XML configuration file elements: