Implicit vs. Explicit Binding

[kenr0ck1]

I have a question about the conceptual difference between binding an XML data element to a form object implicitly and doing so explicitly.

For example (and please forgive my novice explanation - I am new to XML) say I have a form object among others called "Name" and I want to bind it to an XML data element "Name." How do I do this conceptually through implicit binding and explicit binding?

Does this change at all if the XML data element is encrypted (the whole element, not just the value of the element)?

Thank you!