Using the value of a variable in XSLT

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Can anyone help me to create a map using dynamic variable value as a key in XSLT 1.0

I have a variable addressID whose value is 123. I would like to use this as a key in a map

<xsl:value-of select="$addressID" /> // gives output 123

<my:map>
  <entry key="$addressID">1</entry>
</my:map>

Please suggest me the proper syntax to use a variable in key.

CodeGroover · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-07 11:38:09Z

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First, setup variable:

<xsl:variable name="addressID">123</xsl:variable>

Second, you can use it as follow:

<my:map>
  <entry key="{$addressID}">1</entry>
</my:map>

via http://www.w3.org/TR/xslt#variables

answered Jan 7, 2013 at 11:38

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Daniel Haley Over a year ago

Here's another link that might help: w3.org/TR/xslt#attribute-value-templates You can also declare your variable using select to avoid creating an unnecessary tree: <xsl:variable name="test" select="'123'"/>

Rookie Programmer Aravind · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-08 08:45:44Z

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CodeGroover is right, and you can also use attribute
provided example below

<my:map>
  <entry>
    <xsl:attribute name="key">
       <xsl:value-of select="$addressID"/>
    </xsl:attribute>
    <xsl:value-of select="'1'"/>
  </entry>
</my:map>

edited Jan 8, 2013 at 8:45

answered Jan 7, 2013 at 13:34

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