Re: [xsl] execute external batch program

[Abel Braaksma <abel.online@xxxxxxxxx>]

Davide Antoni wrote:
> there's a way to execute an'external batch from a stylesheets?

XSLT is a Transformation language, it is, in principal, not meant to 
call other programs. Often, a stylesheet transformation is processed as 
part of a chain, where on the pre-or post-processing side some program 
is called to do something with the input (i.e., FO processing, 
translation, another xslt process). In addition, XSLT is a functional 
language, with the (in)famous "no side effects" rule, which would be 
quickly violated by calling into another program.

It would help if you explained your problem, so we can provide you with 
some possible solutions.

That said, if you *must* call some "external batch" (whatever that is) 
from your stylesheet, you can always create an extension function, which 
is simple enough. Consult the manual of your particular processor for 
how to do this.

-- Abel