View a ditaval file

You can open the ditaval's XML file in the XML editor area to make it easier to read.

You cannot lock and edit the ditaval file in the XML editor using this feature.

To open the ditaval file in read-only mode:

  1. To open the Ditaval view, select Window > Show View > Other > Ditaval and click OK.
    The Ditaval view appears.
  2. Right-click a ditaval file and click Open Ditaval XML.
    The ditaval opens in the XML editor area.