xalan-C++ command line utility

[David Chaffey]

Hi,   I am trying to use Xalan-C++ command line utility as an alternative to MSXML and Saxon but am having problems getting it to run. It will not open and write the output file. I am using Windows 98 and Xalan v1.3. I have followed the notes for using the utility to the letter. My path has been set by adding an entry to the autoexec.bat, rebooting and double checking that the path is correct. I have checked I have all the necessary files in the right location.   I have tried running my own XSL scripts and the 'SimpleTransform' example from a DOS box. This returned:   C:\xml-xalan\c\samples\SimpleTransform>SimpleTransform SimpleTransform Error: Error writing file: foo.out. The error code was 6.   Error 6 is the same response in all cases but I cannot find out what that means. I have tried using a file monitor program and whereas I can see the xsl and xml files being opened and used there appears to be no OS call to open or write the output file.   It appears to be a silly problem but it has foxed me so far.   Thankfull for any assistance   Best Regards   David Chaffey Systems Manager Avery Berkel Ltd