* Dr. Internet columnist Steve Blass offers advice on converting XML to a readable format In last week’s column (https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/0126internet.html) you discussed converting comma-delimited files to XML. What about converting XML to a readable format?At first glance this looks like an easy problem to solve using XML Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT). We match the document root with and walk through the rows of CSV data records and columns of data fields printing the contents of each field followed by a comma, with line breaks between records as follows: . For more examples using this kind of approach, search the Web for ‘xml2csv.’ Converting XML to CSV can help you get started with XSLT. To convert large numbers of files or complex XML files, check out tools such as XMLSpy for their file Import/Export features. One reasonably robust and free XML-to-CSV converter is in a utilities package named Poof! at http://www.kilowattsoftware.com. The program, a Windows command-line utility named xml2csv, reads XML files then lists the column fieldnames in the file or writes the CSV file, with or without column headers.Blass is a network architect at Change@Work in Houston. He can be reached at dr.internet@changeatwork.com. Related content how-to Doing tricks on the Linux command line Linux tricks can make even the more complicated Linux commands easier, more fun and more rewarding. By Sandra Henry-Stocker Dec 08, 2023 5 mins Linux news TSMC bets on AI chips for revival of growth in semiconductor demand Executives at the chip manufacturer are still optimistic about the revenue potential of AI, as Nvidia and its partners say new GPUs have a lead time of up to 52 weeks. By Sam Reynolds Dec 08, 2023 3 mins CPUs and Processors Technology Industry news End of road for VMware’s end-user computing and security units: Broadcom Broadcom is refocusing VMWare on creating private and hybrid cloud environments for large enterprises and divesting its non-core assets. By Sam Reynolds Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Mergers and Acquisitions news analysis IBM cloud service aims to deliver secure, multicloud connectivity IBM Hybrid Cloud Mesh is a multicloud networking service that includes IT discovery, security, monitoring and traffic-engineering capabilities. By Michael Cooney Dec 07, 2023 3 mins Network Security Network Security Network Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe