SHA1 hash of canonicalized xml

[k b]

How do i generate SHA1 hash of canonicalized xml  ? i just want the sha1 hash. 
I know while signing a doc one can get the hash, but in this case i just want 
the hash and don't want to go through the signing process. is there an easier 
way ?thanks ! 
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