diff --git a/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JXPath.java b/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JXPath.java
index 5880ce414..ef70ae5d8 100644
--- a/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JXPath.java
+++ b/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JXPath.java
@@ -59,22 +59,6 @@ import org.apache.tools.ant.types.*;
 
 import java.io.*;
 import java.util.*;
-import org.xml.sax.Locator;
-import org.xml.sax.InputSource;
-//import org.xml.sax.HandlerBase;
-import org.xml.sax.SAXParseException;
-import org.xml.sax.XMLReader;
-import org.xml.sax.SAXException;
-import org.xml.sax.DocumentHandler;
-import org.xml.sax.Attributes;
-import org.xml.sax.AttributeList;
-import org.xml.sax.helpers.XMLReaderAdapter;
-import org.xml.sax.helpers.DefaultHandler;
-import org.xml.sax.helpers.AttributeListImpl;
-
-import javax.xml.parsers.SAXParserFactory;
-import javax.xml.parsers.SAXParser;
-import javax.xml.parsers.ParserConfigurationException;
 
 import org.apache.commons.jxpath.*;
 
@@ -87,17 +71,18 @@ import org.apache.commons.jxpath.*;
  * @author Costin Manolache
  */
 public class JXPath extends Task implements PropertyInterceptor {
+
+    public static String PREFIX="jxpath:";
     JXPathContext jxpathCtx;
     
     public JXPath() {
     }
     
     public Object getProperty( Project p, String ns, String name ) {
-        if( ! name.startsWith("jxpath:" ) )
+        if( ! name.startsWith(PREFIX) )
             return null;
-        name=name.substring( 7 );
+        name=name.substring( PREFIX.length() );
         Object o=jxpathCtx.getValue( name );
-        //System.out.println("JXPath: getProperty " + ns + " " + name + "=" + o);
         if( o==null ) return "null";
         return o;
     }
diff --git a/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JXPathSet.java b/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JXPathSet.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..da87a898b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JXPathSet.java
@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+/*
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 2000-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Ant", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ */
+
+package org.apache.tools.ant.taskdefs.optional;
+
+import org.apache.tools.ant.*;
+import org.apache.tools.ant.types.*;
+
+import java.io.*;
+import java.util.*;
+
+import org.apache.commons.jxpath.*;
+
+
+/**
+ *  Set a JXPath property
+ *  
+ *
+ * @author Costin Manolache
+ */
+public class JXPathSet extends Task {
+
+    JXPathContext jxpathCtx;
+    String path;
+    String value;
+    String refId;
+    
+    
+    public JXPathSet() {
+    }
+
+    /** The JXPath pointing to the target.
+     *  The root of the tree is the Project.
+     *  Example:
+     *      /references[@name='myRef']
+     *
+     */
+    public void setPath( String path ) {
+        this.path=path;
+    }
+
+    /** The value will be the referenced object.
+     */
+    public void setRefId( String refId ) {
+        this.refId=refId;
+    }
+
+    /** Set the value to be used.
+     */
+    public void setValue( String s ) {
+        this.value=s;
+    }
+
+    public void execute() {
+        jxpathCtx=JXPathContext.newContext( project );
+
+        
+    }    
+}
diff --git a/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JexlProperties.java b/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JexlProperties.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..559b388e1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/JexlProperties.java
@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+/*
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 2000-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Ant", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ */
+
+package org.apache.tools.ant.taskdefs.optional;
+
+import org.apache.tools.ant.*;
+import org.apache.tools.ant.types.*;
+import java.io.*;
+import java.util.*;
+
+import org.apache.commons.jexl.*;
+
+/**
+ *  Enable JEXL dynamic properties
+ *  
+ *
+ * @author Costin Manolache
+ */
+public class JexlProperties extends Task implements PropertyInterceptor {
+    JexlContext jc;
+    public static String PREFIX="jexl:";
+    
+    public JexlProperties() {
+    }
+    
+    public Object getProperty( Project p, String ns, String name ) {
+        if( ! name.startsWith(PREFIX) )
+            return null;
+        try {
+            name=name.substring( PREFIX.length() );
+            Expression e = ExpressionFactory.createExpression(name);
+            Object o = e.evaluate(jc);
+
+            return o;
+        } catch( Exception ex ) {
+            ex.printStackTrace();
+            return null;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    
+    public void execute() {
+        PropertyHelper phelper=PropertyHelper.getPropertyHelper( project );
+        phelper.addPropertyInterceptor( this );
+
+        /*
+         *  First make a jexlContext and put stuff in it
+         */
+        jc = JexlHelper.createContext();
+
+        jc.getVars().put("ant", project);
+
+    }    
+}
diff --git a/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/VelocityProperties.java b/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/VelocityProperties.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..90b835a34
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proposal/embed/src/java/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/optional/VelocityProperties.java
@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+/*
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 2000-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Ant", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ */
+
+package org.apache.tools.ant.taskdefs.optional;
+
+import org.apache.tools.ant.*;
+import org.apache.tools.ant.types.*;
+import java.io.*;
+import java.util.*;
+
+import org.apache.velocity.app.VelocityEngine;
+import org.apache.velocity.VelocityContext;
+import org.apache.velocity.Template;
+
+/**
+ *  Enable Velocity dynamic properties
+ *  
+ *
+ * @author Costin Manolache
+ */
+public class VelocityProperties extends Task implements PropertyInterceptor {
+    VelocityEngine engine;
+    VelocityContext context;
+    public static final String PREFIX="vm:";
+    
+    public VelocityProperties() {
+    }
+    
+    public Object getProperty( Project p, String ns, String name ) {
+        if( ! name.startsWith(PREFIX) )
+            return null;
+        try {
+            name=name.substring( PREFIX.length() );
+            StringWriter sw=new StringWriter();
+            
+            engine.evaluate( context, sw, "antVM", name );
+            
+            System.out.println("VM: getProperty " + ns + " " + name + "=" + sw.toString());
+            return sw.toString();
+        } catch( Exception ex ) {
+            ex.printStackTrace();
+            return null;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    
+    public void execute() {
+        try {
+            PropertyHelper phelper=PropertyHelper.getPropertyHelper( project );
+            phelper.addPropertyInterceptor( this );
+            
+            engine=new VelocityEngine();
+            engine.init();
+            
+            context=new VelocityContext();
+            context.put( "ant", project );
+        } catch( Exception ex ) {
+            ex.printStackTrace();
+        }
+
+    }    
+}