howdy-do, Diana Shannon wrote:
> > On Saturday, June 1, 2002, at 09:29 AM, Robert Koberg wrote: > >>>> It seems so strange that you hard code these things... >>>> >>>> This should never be a problem. I don't understand the reluctance >>>> to use basic XSLT features, but by referencing the link/menu data >>>> through the document function (or whatever the right way is for >>>> cocoon - strange that it has to be different...) you totally >>>> eliminate this problem. If the link exists it is guaranteed to be >>>> correct. If a link 'links' to something that does not exist, either >>>> do not render the <a href/> (just the text) or wrap it in a span >>>> that has font-color:red or something. >>> >>> >>> >>> Part of the problem, Rob, is that we are dealing with static html >>> files that are merged together. The live site is produced from >>> static html files which result from release branch builds -- also >>> html. We have to take partial results of a release branch build >>> (files and directories) and merge with existing live site cvs files >>> and directories. It's inefficient, yes, but Forrest will address >>> this issue. >> >> >> Really, how? Last week I tried to figure it out given the constraints >> of not using the XPath document function or include/import. I could >> not figure out how to do it. I raised the issue about hard-coded >> links on the forrest list and only one person took the time to >> investigate it. I gave a concrete example. Then he (Ivelin) posed the >> question to group asking if the thread was helpful. I think Steven >> responded simply with 'yes.' > > > Give our dear friend Steven a break. Don't you think he had at least > one slightly more important issue to deal with last week? I'm > completely amazed he even has time to read emails, let alone respond. > http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=forrest-dev&m=102235588403970&w=2 arrgghhh... OK... <old-curmudgeon>those damn kids today, always screwing things up</old-curmudgeon> :) :) :) I don't suppose anybody else could address the issue. Or is Steven the only one? I believe he was the one who gave the advice to not use document and include/import. Do others feel that you can/should use these? -Rob --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
