XSLT extension method in bpel

Can someone please tell me how to extend the existing xslt file.
I have a scenario where in customer will add new fields(as a ADF flex fields) and that will be taken(appended) in an xml file(will be added in EO and exposed as a service to BPEL).
Now the customer should add the mappings to the newly added elements(customizable xslt in bpel) and this should get appended to the existing mapper file(base composite).
Please help
Edited by: 806493 on Oct 30, 2010 11:29 PM
Edited by: 806493 on Oct 30, 2010 11:30 PM
Edited by: 806493 on Oct 30, 2010 11:32 PM

Create another XSLT and refer the new XSLT in the old one using the xsl:import option. You can define templates in the new XSLT and have them called from the old XSLT.
Cheers,
- AR

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