[Zope] String splitting problem

[zope]

Hi

I have a problem with splitting a string .
I am using XSL for rendering my pages

<hrow tal:repeat="rt
python:container.oms.john.get_monthdet(mon=request.form['mon'])">
<field><div tal:replace="python:string.split(rt[1])"/></field>
</hrow>

I want to split the result set field rt[1] based on white space
rt[1] can be datetime or string.
But this throws an error when rendered

If I try this in html:
<tr tal:repeat="rt
python:container.oms.john.get_monthdet(mon=request.form['mon'])">
<td><div tal:replace="python:string.split(rt[1])"/></td>
</tr>
Error Type: TALESError
Error Value: exceptions.NameError on global name 'split' is not defined in
"", at line 12, column 5

But the Zope Quick Reference says that split can be used
Could you please guide me on how to go about this problem
Thanks and Best Regards
John Kunchandy


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