I have a file that I need to parse using XML::Parser. Only when I get halfway through the file, the parsing stops with an error...I find that there are weird characters embedded in the text.

First you may want to include a link to your file, so we know what you're talking about.

Second you may want to define "weird characters", so we know what you're talking about.

Third you may want to include your code so, (you guessed it) we know what you're talking about....

And finally, you may want to read: Mirod's review of XML::Parser, I personally found this very helpful.



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In reply to Re: XML file won't parse properly by gregor42
in thread XML file won't parse properly by brpsss

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