This response is normal because our Web service does not use primitive types as parameter. The test is only to prove operability at a basic level. We have now implemented a Web service successfully using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003. The next section describes how to develop a test J2EE client using IBM Rational Application Developer that will consume our .NET Web service. Implementing a test J2EE Client This section describes the implementation of a test J2EE client using IBM Rational Application Developer V6. We use it to prove interoperability between the ManufacturerB .NET Web service (a target) and a Java-based client (consumer). This section has the following sub-headings: B.2.6 "Creating a new Rational Application Developer project" on page 494 B.2.7 "Importing the necessary WSDLs and XSDs" on page 495 B.2.8 "Deploying and testing the J2EEClient" on page 497 B.2.6 Creating a new Rational Application Developer project To create a new Web project in Rational Application Developer, perform the