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Hey! &nbsp;It works!<br />
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Thanks a lot!
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Dear Experts,<br />
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When using JDOM and/or XPath, is it always necessary to specify the path from the root? &nbsp;Can I just say &quot;Go get the &lt;bob&gt;...&lt;/bob&gt; element--no matter where it is? &nbsp;Instead of &quot;Go get 'MyRoot/ThisNode/ThatNode/<wbr />bob'&quot;. <br />
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I know that's a little funky, but I have good funky reasons for wanting to do it.<br />
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Thanks!<br />
BrianMc1958
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Dear Experts,

When using JDOM and/or XPath, is it always necessary to specify the path from the root?  Can I just say "Go get the <bob>...</bob> element--no matter where it is?  Instead of "Go get 'MyRoot/ThisNode/ThatNode/bob'". 

I know that's a little funky, but I have good funky reasons for wanting to do it.

Thanks!
BrianMc1958

Can JDOM and/or XPath find an element without starting from root?

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