We could just identify the schema in the DOCTYPE (or DTD if we decide to go that route--a schema is much more powerful, but isn't it more overhead?). Then, we could alter the location at will. Instead of embedding the file in FOP, it could be located either locally (relative to FOP or the XML files), or it could be located on a remote server.
As for validating, when someone creates a plug-in (or updates FOP to handle some new, configurable feature), one portion of the PATCH would update the fop-config.xsd file. On a related point, does it make sense that all configuration be handled in one place (e.g., fonts too)? Clay -- Regards, The Web Maestro -- <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - <http://homepage.mac.com/webmaestro/> My religion is simple. My religion is kindness. - HH The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
