> how can I use xsl:if to find out if a xml element is emty or not.

<xsl:if test="foo/node()">

will return true if the element has content.

> And is it the same thing when its emty or its not there?

the above will return false if the element doesn't exist.

Cheers,

Jarno - Skinny Puppy: Worlock (Live)

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