- From: Clark, John <CLARKJ2@ccf.org>
- Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:59:56 -0500
- To: www-forms-editor@w3.org, www-forms@w3.org
- Message-ID: <F122C25B4CD6F34BB119A97593679601027CF04D@CCHSCLEXMB59.cc.ad.cchs.net>
To Whom It May Concern: The XForms 1.1 Actions Module[0] supports iterated actions using the `while` attribute. This attribute is allowed on any action element, but it seems that it is only useful on a subset of the possible action elements. The `xf:message`[1] action "encapsulates a message to be displayed to the user"; it does not change the model, and so the `while` expression will remain true after each display of the message, causing an infinite loop. It also might not make sense to allow the `while` attribute on the `xf:setfocus`, `xf:load`, `xf:rebuild`, `xf:recalculate`, `xf:refresh`, or `xf:revalidate` actions for essentially the same reason as in the case of `xf:message`, but I am less sure of those cases. Should the specification disallow the use of the `while` attribute in these problematic cases? If not, in what way is iteration useful in these cases? Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John L. Clark [0] http://www.w3.org/TR/xforms11/#action [1] http://www.w3.org/TR/xforms11/#action-message P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Cleveland Clinic is ranked one of the top hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report (2007). Visit us online at http://www.clevelandclinic.org for a complete listing of our services, staff and locations. Confidentiality Note: This message is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. Thank you.
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