How to Open a File Using a Custom XML Conversion Definition

You can use the Open dialog box to open a file using a custom XML conversion definition in Stylus Studio.

To open a file using a custom XML conversion definition from the Open dialog box:
1. Display the Open dialog box (select File > Open from the Stylus Studio menu, for example).
2. Navigate to the directory that contains the file you want to open using the custom XML conversion definition and select the file.
3. Check the Open using XML Converter check box and click the Open button.

Figure 184. Check Box to Open Files Using XML Converters

Stylus Studio displays the Select XML Converter dialog box.

Figure 185. Select XML Converter Dialog Box

4. If you are using a custom XML conversion definition ( .conv), select Custom XML Conversions. Then, use the browse button in the Value field to locate the custom XML conversion definition you want to use. Go to step 5.

Figure 186. Selecting a Custom XML Conversion Definition

5. Click OK.

The file is converted to XML and appears in the editor from which you displayed the Open dialog box in step 1.

Tip

 

You can use the same basic procedure, from the Save As dialog box, to save a file using a custom XML conversion definition. See Saving an XML File in Another Format.

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