If I run the XSL for a batch transform as I wrote it below, it creates a transformed file for each XML file in my folder. Those XML files with "W1L" are transformed and contain the desired data (File #<xsl:copy-of select="field[@id='4']"/>) and are about 1 KB. Those XML files with "W1S" are transformed and are blank containing no data and are 0 KB. By looking at the file size, 1 KB, I can then tell which files contain "W1L".

It's a bit crass, but is quick and dirty way of getting what I need now while I spend more time on implementing your suggestions.

Cheers,
Wendell

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