I just wrote

"[CROFT, MICHAEL]

>
> What is a way to test if the parent element has any children that actually
> have data?  I will only process the parent if it has children that contain
> data.
>

<xsl:apply-templates
    select='InsClaimsAdverseClaimantContact[*]'/>

You might want to look at Michael Kay's post from a few hours ago (subject:
RE:  Best practices), too."

This is good if you are looking for child ***elements***.  If you are
looking for child ***text***, this will do it:

<xsl:apply-templates
    select='InsClaimsAdverseClaimantContact[text()]'/>

Cheers,

Tom P




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