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Extended path notation - Referencing sub elements Sub elements, i.e. children elements can be referenced using the extended path notation. The extended path, supports hierarchical path and takes the form

[element]\[element]\...\Element

Where:

  • \ - separates elements name (hierarchy)

  • [element] - the parent element name that can be specified or omitted

  • Element - represents the child element

Examples​

\ChildElement1

We are referring to the sub element whose name contains ChildElement1. Notice that if more than one child element has a name containing ChildElement1, the first occurrence will be used.

\\\ChildElement3

We are referring to a third level child element whose name contains [ChildElement3].

Notice that if more than one element has a third level child element whose name contains ChildElement3, the first occurrence will be used.

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