Re: Java Extension Functions and XT

Jon Smirl wrote:
> 
> I'm using xsl:variable to hold the return value of logon:seed().
> logon:seed() is a function that will change values every time it is called.
> The problem I'm having is that when I refer to my variable, $seed, the
> function is begin called.
> 
> This is not what I want, I want a snapshot of logon:seed() in $seed, not a
> link to a live function call. I tried adding string(logon:seed()) but it
> didn't help.
> 
> What is the right behavior, a snapshot or a live link?
> How do I get a snapshot?
> 
> Jon Smirl
> jonsmirl@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Example code....
>   <xsl:variable name="seed"><xsl:value-of
> select="string(logon:seed())"/></xsl:variable>

Do

<xsl:variable name="seed" select="logon:seed()"/>

If you don't use the select attribute, you're binding $seed to a result
tree fragment, which you almost certainly don't want.

James


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