This extension provides a alternative representation of XML files.
For bigger files (>50MB) VSCode disables extensions. To get around this, the extension Large file support for extensions is needed.
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
- 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
- Right-Click to open a context menu for additional features
- Autosar Mode include the SHORT-NAME of elements in its name, providing clearer array representation for .arxml 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...
State saving is currently work in progress
This is currently a readonly extension
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.