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Subject:
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Pass Value to XSLT variable
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Posted By:
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bonekrusher
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10/9/2006 5:23:56 AM
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Hi,
I am trying to learn how to pass a value from either HTML, ASP or Javascript to an XSLT variable. I done a lot of searching, and have no luck.
I would like to pass the value to the following line in xslt:
<xsl:variable name="getvalue">PASSED VALUE HERE</xsl:variable>
Does anyone know how its done? I can use any of the following formats: HTML, ASP or Javascript
Thanks for the help.
Bones
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Reply By:
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joefawcett
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10/9/2006 6:09:01 AM
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Normally you define "variables" that you want to modify externally as xsl:param elements that are direct children of the xsl:stylesheet. It is possible to modify xsl:variable but it's a bit messy. What XSLT processor are you using and what platform and host, e.g. .NET processor, Windows and ASP.NET or Saxon, Windows and JSP?
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Joe (Microsoft MVP - XML)
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mhkay
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10/9/2006 6:36:36 AM
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You want to define a parameter, not a variable: <xsl:param name="x"/> as a child of xsl:stylesheet.
Then when you invoke the transformation (e.g. from Javascript) you'll find the API offers a method such as setParameter() or addParameter() to supply an external value for the parameter.
Michael Kay
http://www.saxonica.com/
Author, XSLT Programmer's Reference and XPath 2.0 Programmer's Reference
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Reply By:
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bonekrusher
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10/9/2006 10:16:26 AM
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Thanks guys... I plan on using ASP.NET to process. I will have a web page with an input box and submit button. The inputbox value will be passed to the xslt <xsl:param name="x"/> (thanks Michael) on the post back from the server.
I will research "setParameter() or addParameter() "...This should keep me busy. Thanks for the help.
Bones
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