XML Grid View

This extension provides a alternative representation of XML files.

Prerequesites

For bigger files (>50MB) VSCode disables extensions. To get around this, the extension Large file support for extensions is needed.

How to use

When opening the file, choose the XML Grid View as the editor.

• Right Click the open file and choose reopen editor with
• Right Click the file in the file explorer and choose open with

Features

• Grid View for XML Files. Expand and collapse elements as needed.
• Go to Position in Text Editor: Right click any element
• Performant even for big files: Content is streamed in as needed, so the editor stays performant

Useful Commands and Shortcuts

• Right-Click to open a context menu for additional features

Settings

• Autosar Mode include the SHORT-NAME of elements in its name, providing clearer array representation for .arxml files

Common issues

Extension does not work on big files

For files bigger than around 50mb, Visual Studio Code disables all extensions automatically. The current workaround for this is to use the VSCode extension Large file support for extensions. Install it and use to command (Ctrl+Shift+P) open large file...

Editor resets on reopening

State saving is currently work in progress

No editing possibilities

This is currently a readonly extension

Backend/Developing yourself

The extension uses the XML_GridViewServer as a backend. The binaries are bundled with the extension for Linux and Windows, so no need to install manually. To bundle the extension yourself, include the server binary as "XML_GridViewServer_Linux" or "XML_GridViewServer_Windows.exe" depending on your OS. You can also include both binaries.