RE: xslt 11.6

> Let me try again.
> 11.6, the example, shows xsl:namespace as a standalone, 
> possibly a top level element, same status as xsl:variable.
> 
> As we appear to agree,  it must (somehow)
> be wrapped in an element, literal or xsl:element.

The specification makes it clear that xsl:namespace is an instruction,
therefore it must appear in places where instructions are allowed.
> 
> The example, on that basis, is unclear, as an example.
> Your use of a called template is noted, hence my phrasing was wrong.

I agree that an example that shows the use of this instruction in-context
might be more helpful.
> 
> 2.
> quote.Note the restrictions described in 5.6.1 Constructing 
> Complex Content for the position of a namespace node relative 
> to other nodes in the node sequence returned by a sequence 
> constructor. unquote.
> 
> The list at 5.6.1 reads, to me, as quite unconnected with the 
> position of a ns node, simply noting what happens when two 
> with same name are used.
> 

List item 4 in section 5.6.1 is concerned with the order of nodes:

>>>It is a dynamic error if the result sequence used to construct the
content of an element node contains a namespace node or attribute node that
is preceded in the sequence by a node that is neither a namespace node nor
an attribute node. This is a recoverable error...

Michael Kay

Received on Monday, 16 June 2003 16:01:38 UTC