Re: Table structure checking, how?

Try calstable:check-normalized(), as seen in this example:
https://github.com/transpect/xslt-util/blob/master/calstable/xsl/example.xsl
It is based on Andrew Welchbs table normalization.

Hi folks,

We came across a CALS table with a "missing" cell in the first row, like this:

<tgroup cols="2">
   <tbody>
     <row>
       <entry colname="col1" morerows="1"><p>Text</p></entry>
       <!-- MISSING second column cell -->
     </row>
     <row>
       <!-- skipped first cell because of morerows -->
       <entry colname="col2"><p>Text</p></entry>
     </row>
   </tbody>
</tgroup>

This table is technically valid, but creates problems when processed further.

Are you aware of a tool or method to check that the table data is correct regarding any available colspan or rowspan definitions? I fear there is no way to have that checked using just e.g. XPath.

My next step would be to look at Andrew Welch's table normalizer, which I have used in a number of projects. It is currently based on the assumption that the first row of a table is complete (after expanding any colspan definitions).

http://andrewjwelch.com/code/xslt/table/table-normalization.html

Any hints are very welcome,

- Michael

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