[closed] Re: re p:filter-002

James Fuller <james.fuller.2007@gmail.com> writes:
> I know the intent of the test, the question is 'where are the words'
> that say its ok to output an empty sequence (either in p:filter or
> p:input) if a select doesn't select anything.

Actually, I don't think the words in 5.1 allowed it even in the
p:input case. That's clearly an editorial oversight. I fixed the
problem this way:

  It is a dynamic error (err:XD0016) if the select expression on a
  p:input returns atomic values or anything other than element or
  document nodes (or an empty sequence).

Please let us know if you are not satisified with this resolution.

                                        Be seeing you,
                                          norm

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