Layout Problem in XML Import

Dear All,
I am new in InDesign. I have some problem. I am using InDesign CS3. I want when XML file will be import layout should be come according to our specification with image. Is it possible any script or XSLT. If yes please give me some guiduence.
I have done XML to Tagged Text using XSLT. But i want to go through XML Import options.
Anyone please help me...
Thanks and Regards,
Byomokesh

If possible, purchase a copy of A Designer's Guide to Adobe InDesign and XML: Harness the Power of XML to Automate your Print and Web Workflows.
This book will answer most questions you might have about using XML with InDesign.
For a short answer, you need to first create styles, then map them to the tags, then import the XML. I will send you an example via email (the author emailed me directly).
Best regards,
Tad

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