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Learn how to manage the display of conditional content in your XSLT 1.0 email templates, ensuring "People Not Attending" is shown only when there is relevant information to display.
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Display Conditional Content in XSLT 1.0: Show "People Not Attending" Only When Applicable

When working with XSLT to format emails, it's common to encounter issues around conditional content display. In this guide, we will explore a specific challenge: how to ensure that a section titled "People Not Attending" is only shown in an email if there are actual recipients listed as not attending. This guide will break down the problem, explore the solution step-by-step, and enhance your XSLT skills.

Understanding the Problem

Imagine you have a format for your email that lists the attendees and non-attendees, like so:

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However, if there are no individuals listed as not attending, you want to avoid showing the section titled "People Not Attending." Currently, this section is hardcoded and will appear regardless of the data, leading to poor formatting and unnecessary clutter in the email.

The Solution

To conditionally display the section "People Not Attending," you can modify your XSLT code by using the <xsl:if> statement. This adjustment allows you to check for the presence of non-attendees before outputting the section header. Below, we'll outline the steps to implement this change effectively.

Step 1: Modify Your Existing Code

You need to replace the existing hardcoded paragraph for "People Not Attending" with a conditional statement. Here's how to do it:

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Step 2: Understand the <xsl:if> Condition

The use of <xsl:if> indicates that the paragraph "People Not Attending" will only be displayed if the condition in test is fulfilled. Here’s a simple breakdown of the logic:

Check for Content: The expression 1_type/2_group/1_type_f checks whether there are any elements that would signify there are people not attending.

Conditional Output: If there are elements present, the paragraph header and the subsequent list of non-attendees will be displayed.

Step 3: Additional Considerations

While the above example should suffice for many scenarios, you may need to ensure that your condition accurately reflects your XML data structure. Here are a couple of tips:

Refine the Condition: Depending on your context, you may want to extend your condition to check for the presence of specific attributes or values within 1_type/2_group/1_type_f to ensure it only evaluates true for relevant data.

Handling Variables: As an alternative approach, you could apply templates to a variable, convert it to a node-set (using exsl:node-set, for example), and then check if it contains content before displaying the header.

Conclusion

By implementing the above adjustments, you can effectively streamline your email formatting with XSLT 1.0 to show the section "People Not Attending" only when applicable. This approach enhances clarity and provides a better user experience, avoiding unnecessary repetition of headings when there is no related content.

With this knowledge, you’re well on your way to mastering XSLT and creating dynamic, responsive email templates that look great and convey the right information.