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RE: Hierarchy problem


Mike wrote:
> > Does this do what you want - it checks if the node in $point2 
> > is the parent of the node in $point1 (I think):
> > 
> > 	<xsl:when test="$point1/.. = $point2">
> 
> No, it tests whether they have the same string-value.
> 
> Consider
> 
> <a>123</a><b><c>12</c><d>3</d></b>
> 
> then your condition would be true for nodes <c> and <a>.
> 
> To do comparisons on identity rather than content, use generate-id().
> (or in XPath 2.0, the "is" operator).


<sigh/> I thought it looked too neat.

Any examples of the 'is' operator please Mike? And is it supported by Saxon
7?

regards DaveP

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