XSL Concepts and Practical Use: Transformations

Named Template Example

<chapter>

<warning>
<para>Using a damaged extension cord may cause a fire.</para>
</warning>

<caution>
<para>Freshly brewed coffee is hot.</para>
</caution>
</chapter>

Figure 17. namedtemplate.xsl

<xsl:stylesheet xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform">

<xsl:output method="html"/>

<xsl:template name="admonition">
  <xsl:param name="type">Warning</xsl:param>
  <table border="1">
    <tr><th><xsl:value-of select="$type"/>:</th></tr>
    <tr><td><xsl:apply-templates/></td></tr>
  </table>
</xsl:template>

<xsl:template match="warning">
  <xsl:call-template name="admonition"/>
</xsl:template>

<xsl:template match="caution">
  <xsl:call-template name="admonition">
    <xsl:with-param name="type">Caution</xsl:with-param>
  </xsl:call-template>
</xsl:template>

<xsl:template match="para">
  <p><xsl:apply-templates/></p>
</xsl:template>

<xsl:template match="emphasis">
  <i><xsl:apply-templates/></i>
</xsl:template>
</xsl:stylesheet>

Figure 18. namedtemplate.html

<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>Warning:</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p>Using a damaged extension cord may cause a fire.</p>
</td>
</tr>
</table>

<table border="1">
<tr>
<th>Caution:</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p>Freshly brewed coffee is hot.</p>
</td>
</tr>
</table>