# Issue with SimpleXML - HELP :(

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-simplexml-help/258984>\
**Category:** programming\
**Created:** [April 30, 2008, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-simplexml-help/258984 "2008-04-30T01:57:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![theSchtickler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ba9def/32.png) [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\
**Post date:** [April 30, 2008, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-simplexml-help/258984/1 "2008-04-30T01:57:18Z")

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Hi there,

I’m facing an issue with simpleXML, that it bugs out when it reads a xml node that doesnt have a value like…

```auto
<info></info>

```

Is there a way to stop it getting all upset when this happens? I have empty nodes all thru my xml and it would be a nightmare to actually have to alter the xml as its automatically generated. Any suggestions anyone?

Thanks