Name

pl

Syntax

pl [-input input_binary_file | -output output_binary_file]

Description

Translates XML property list files into a more compact “key = value” format. Also translates between this and a serialized binary format, in either direction. XML is read from standard input, “key = value” data is read from standard input and written to standard output, and serialized binary data is read from and written to files specified with arguments.

Options/Usage

-input

Specifies a serialized binary file as input.

-output

Specifies a serialized binary file as output.

Examples

cat foo.plist | pl

Translates XML property list to “key = value” format.

cat foo.plist | pl | pl -output foo.bin

Translates XML property list to serialized binary format.

pl -input foo.bin

Translates serialized binary file to “key = value” format.

Location

/usr/bin

Operating System

Mac OS X

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