Note that the .xml file generated is immense compared to the RedHat Kickstart control file; I don't see any practicality to trying to generate the control file by hand. (SLES 9):You have to step through all the fields as there are practically no defaults provided for you. The order of the fields is a little strange too.
This is a collection of techical information, much of it learned the hard way. Consider it a lab book or a /info directory. I doubt much of it will be of use to anyone else.