[thelist] XML and javascript and loading more than one file

[Peter-Paul Koch]

> What's the best way to load a bunch of XML files with javascript and
> then concatenate all the loaded data into a single unit for further
> processing? I've tried loading them in sequence and filling a hidden
> div with all the nodes. I'm wondering if maybe there's a way to do it
> without using a hidden div or iframe, but just concatenate it all into
> one big unit.
> 
> The hidden div method works ok, but I get strange results in IE6 (the
> only browser I've tested). The first element somehow drops its opening
> tag.

In theory you could use a document fragment, but that's not supported
by Explorer.

I think that you've chosen the best option for now. As to the IE
problem, we need to see the script at work to solve that one.

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