Re: [xsl] xsl:key() and $variables.

[Wendell Piez <wapiez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve -- in XSLT 2.0 the key() function allows a third argument to 
provide a context for the retrieval; that's what it's doing in Ken's 
example. In 1.0 we get around that by using a for-each instruction to 
change context to the document wherein sits the node we want.

Commonly when we do this we have to bind variables outside the call 
to for-each, to use inside the key(). The 2.0 call to key() is thus 
more concise in two ways: lots less side-stepping.

Actually since the hint was in Mike's original answer, you've been 
given the answer to your question (how do you do this in 1.0) twice 
now. I suppose it doesn't count if you don't know that's what it is.

Okay, enough from me -- I didn't follow the top of the thread 
carefully either (Mike, Ken and Dimitre all being more than competent 
to help), so I'm at risk myself --

Cheers,
Wendell

At 04:46 PM 7/21/2006, Tommie wrote:
> Steve --
>
> At 4:12 PM -0400 7/21/06, Steve wrote:
> > My problem relates to the ... nevermind. Read up, Dimitre.
>
>
> At 4:27 PM -0400 7/21/06, Steve wrote:
> > Yeah, I gathered that
> > http://www.biglist.com/lists/xsl-list/archives/200211/msg01082.html
> >
> > but am as yet unable to apply it. If you're going to attempt to help,
> > please read the top thread.
>
> Please assume that Dmitre is trying to help and did not understand your
> inquiry.  Instead of fussing at someone who is trying to help, or
> assuming that the person has not read your previous posts, clarify
> your question.
>
> On XSL-List it is generally a good idea to assume that everyone is of
> good will, and that if your question is not being answered it was not
> understood. OK?
>
> -- Tommie
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