Will XML with XSL work as standalone?

[Sammybobo]

Hi:

I am quite very new to XML. One project I'm working on can benefit from XML. The documents, however, need to be formatted with indentation, bold, italics, etc. I would need to search and replace portions of the XML documents. I understand that I'll need XSL.

The final product will be a standalone and not connected to the web in any way. I always see a reference to a URL in the opening declaration of XSL, XLT(?). Will the templates, stylesheet, etc work, though it's a standalone application? Thanks.

 

[chiph]

Yes, you can use XML technologies in any style of application.

If you're writing in a COM-based language (such as VB6 or Access) you'll want to add a reference to MSXML4. This is Microsoft's implementation of XML DOM, SAX, XSLT, etc.

Chip H.


____________________________________________________________________
If you want to get the best response to a question, please read FAQ222-2244 first

 

[Sammybobo]

Thanks much. Could you point me to references or guides on how to use the implementation?

Sammybobo

 

[mashadt]

Hi

"I always see a reference to a URL in the opening declaration of XSL, XLT(?). Will the templates, stylesheet, etc work, though it's a standalone application? "

Yes, you dont have to be online for those. The things you refer to are probably URI's , Uniform Resource Identifiers (I think!) and this might contain a URL. But this URL is not resolved - it is just an indicator of, for example, identifies the namespace.

Ive just started learning this stuff myself, and so far the best I have found is a book:

Beginning XSLT by Jeni Tennison.

She's also brining out a new book called "XSLT - novice to professional" or something like that.

Also,

http://www.w3schools.com

have some helpful tutorials. Sounds like you also need to look at CSS

Good Luck!

 

[Sammybobo]

Thanks a bunch!

Sammybobo