Passing XSLT stylesheet parameter to transform scenario?

[dsewell]

When I am creating an XSLT transformation scenario, I would like to be able to use one of the stylesheet parameters (defined in the XSLT tab) in constructing the name of the output file. So for example if I set parameter ID=X123, I would like to define "Save As" using something like

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Myfile-${param(ID)}.xml

to produce the file Myfile-X123.xml.
Is this possible?

[adrian]

Hello,

Unfortunately right now there is no editor variable that can be used to obtain what you want.

An arguable workaround would be to use an environment variable - ${env(VAR_NAME)} - or a java system variable - ${system(var.name)} - in both the stylesheet parameter value and in the "Save As" field and then set that variable before starting Oxygen. I'm not sure that's very helpful since I'm guessing you wanted a fast way to change both the parameter and the output file name.

Should I consider this a feature request(improvement)?

Regards,
Adrian

[dsewell]

Yes, please create a feature request for a new editor variable that can use the active stylesheet parameters.

[adrian]

Hi,

Ok, I've added this as a feature request.
We'll let you know when this gets implemented.

Thank you for the feedback.

Regards,
Adrian

[adrian]

Hi,

There is a workaround that can help you by using a custom editor variable.
If you go to Options -> Preferences - Custom Editor Variables you can define a custom editor variable.
e.g.
Name: myParam
Value: X123

Then you can use this editor variable as the parameter's value: ${myParam}
And in the 'Save As' field: Myfile-${myParam}.xml

Then if you ned to change the value you can simply edit the value of the custom editor variable.

Regards,
Adrian