Markus Jais wrote: .... > doc = Document.new(File.new("something.xml")) > doc.write($stdout) > clo = doc.clone > clo.write($stdout) # does not write anything > clo2 = Document.new(doc) > clo2.write($stdout) # same problem here .... > can anybody tell me what my mistake is?? This isn't your fault, it is mine. If clone isn't working, than it is a bug in REXML. I'll go check it and fix it. Thanks! --- SER -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! Check out our new Unlimited Server. No Download or Time Limits! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! ==-----