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RE: [xsl] method='text' ... whitespace problems


Subject: RE: [xsl] method='text' ... whitespace problems
From: DPawson@xxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 10:31:05 -0000

Ken said:
> When I parameterize my text-output exercise files for the 
> operating system, 
> I centralize the newline definition as follows:
> 
>    <!DOCTYPE xsl:stylesheet [<!ENTITY nl "&#xd;&#xa;">]>
> 
> and then use <xsl:text>&nl;</xsl:text> in my stylesheet.

Mmm. Its the embedding within <xsl:text> that I missed.
Tks Ken.

> I'm pretty sure there are no guidelines for implementers to 
> note the nature 
> of the operating system end of line sequences during the 
> serialization of 
> text output files.  Hence I think you are out of luck for a system 
> independent approach.

Or move to saxon 7? Note DC response?

Thanks Ken.

Regards DaveP

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