1. A method for converting an extensible markup language (XML) file to data elements accessible by a server, the method comprising: receiving an XML file; determining a type of data provided in the XML file; identifying at least one metafile associated with the type of data determined by the determining operation, wherein the metafile specifies one or more parameters present in the type of data determined by the determining operation; identifying one or more data elements in the XML file corresponding to the one or more parameters; and generating an output file which includes the one or more data elements.