How to read an external XML file in a indesign Plugin?

Hi All,
Can you please guide in reading an external XML file in a indesign Plugin in MAC system. I am an windows user.We are using this file for reading some inputs.
Thanks,
Daniel

Hello Daniel,
I am uncertain about the actual question. If you are developing a plug-in or otherwise interfacing with the guts of ID, I suggest asking the question in the SDK forum:
InDesign SDK Forum
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