Re: text to xml conversion

[CountZero]

There is an infinite number of ways you can transfer these data into XML. It will all depend on the format of the XML-file and for that you need a DTD-file (Document_Type_Definition-file).

But why should you need to go through an XML file to put your data into a hash?

If you tell us how the hash should look like, it is quite certain someone will find a way to do it directly.

[dHarry]

for that you need a DTD-file

It's way better to use XMLSchema. In fact it seems the OP wants to model datatypes and how do you want to do that with a DTD? Unless you want to go down the DT4DTD road. DTDs are considered legacy nowadays. Of course it's all academic because as you indicate yourself there is no case for using XML:)

Cheers

Harry

[CountZero]

DTDs are considered legacy nowadays

Hehe, I am legacy myself ...