Refactor parse_xml function to handle external target references (Issue #1349) #1350
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The added code checks if self.target_ref exists and if it starts with a "#", which is a common way to denote external references. If both conditions are met, the method returns RTM.EXTERNAL, indicating that the target reference is external.
This change improves the robustness of our code by correctly handling and classifying external references. This will prevent potential errors or unexpected behavior when encountering such references.