Added 'type' attribute to <dc:variable/> element. If an optional 'type' attribute is given the result of the XPATH expression is interpreted as this type. Valid values are 'number', 'bool', 'node' and 'nodeset'. All other defaults to 'string' which also is the default if nor type is given.

SYMBOLSET
SYMBOL
  NAME 'point'
  TYPE ELLIPSE
  POINTS
    1 1
  END
  FILLED TRUE
END
SYMBOL
  NAME "square"
  TYPE VECTOR
  POINTS
    0 0
    0 1
    1 1
    1 0
    0 0
  END
  FILLED TRUE
END
END