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Working with the XML transforms XML provides a standard method for the exchange and processing of data across different computing platforms. XML data is structured according to standards from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Specifically designed for Web applications, XML differs from HTML in that, while HTML contains information about how data is formatted for presentation on Web pages, XML contains data with no presentation information. A W3C standard stylesheet language, called Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL), uses formatting objects to describe how XML data is presented. XML data containing XSL formatting objects is called XSL-FO. XSL-FO describes document presentation details, such as pagination, layout, and styling information. Using the XML transforms with InfoPrint Manager XML has become the key standard in the deployment of new technologies for Web services, data interchange, messaging, and application integration. Support for XML is found in several printing products, including XML Extender and Print Services Facility™ (PSF) for z/OS. The XML transforms are the preferred method for printing highly-dynamic XML data on AFP printers because the transforms can efficiently process data that changes from job to job. The XML transforms are also an efficient, cost-effective alternative to paper-based communication because it can transform XML data to PDF documents for electronic delivery to customers. Other benefits of using xml2afp and xml2pdf to transform XML data to AFP or PDF include: v You can use your existing AFP output system to print or view your XML data without worrying about compatibility issues. v The XML transforms provide you with significant formatting flexibility for your XML documents. v Print delivery is guaranteed when you transform your XML data to AFP and then print to an AFP printer. v Once XML data is transformed, you can use different tools to: - Print to an AFP printer or transform AFP data to PostScript (PS) or printer control language (PCL) for printing on a PS or PCL printer. - Send PDF data to an electronic destination. - View or archive AFP or PDF data. The XML transforms let you take advantage of XML for data interchange and content management while using AFP's print and presentation technology and PDF's electronic document exchange. Figure 20 on page 184 shows what you can do with XML data when you use the XML transforms. Chapter 15. Working with transforms 183