Hello there!
We’re working with Aspose templates and need a way to reliably parse smart markers used in Aspose Cells. Our goal is to extract the underlying fields from these markers so we can validate them against our data model.
For example, here’s how a smart marker and its extracted fields might look:
| Smart Marker |
Extracted Fields |
| &=RootData.Directors |
{RootData, Directors} |
| &=RootData.Directors[0].Reportees.FirstName(ascending:1) |
{RootData, Directors, Reportees, FirstName} |
The challenge we’re facing is that the Aspose smart marker syntax is constantly evolving as new features are introduced and existing issues are addressed. This means our internal parser needs frequent updates to keep pace with these changes.
We are aware of following official documentation pages:
It would be incredibly helpful if there were a central index or glossary page that lists all available smart marker syntax in one place. Ideally, this page would also provide direct links to detailed documentation for each marker and its various components. Without such a resource, tracking the changes to the Aspose smart marker syntax becomes quite difficult.
Could you please provide guidance on the following:
- How can we stay consistently up-to-date with the latest Aspose smart marker syntax developments?
- Where can we find comprehensive documentation that covers all possible smart markers and their grammar (components/structure)?
- Are there resources available with examples demonstrating each smart marker or its components in action?
Thank you for your help!
@sagaofsilence.dev
To stay updated with the latest developments in Aspose smart marker syntax, consider the following steps:
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Official Documentation: Regularly consult the Aspose.Cells documentation, which provides comprehensive details about smart markers and their syntax. This is the most reliable resource for understanding the components and structure of smart markers.
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Release Notes: Monitor the release notes for Aspose.Cells. These notes often highlight new features, changes, and improvements related to smart markers.
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Community Forums: Engage with the Aspose community forums. Users frequently discuss updates, share examples, and provide insights into changes in smart marker syntax.
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Examples and Tutorials: Explore example projects and tutorials on the Aspose website that demonstrate the use of smart markers. These resources can help you understand how to implement and validate them against your data model.
Currently, there is no central index or glossary that lists all available smart markers in one place. However, the official documentation remains the most reliable source for detailed information.
These resources should assist you in effectively tracking changes and understanding the smart marker syntax.
@sagaofsilence.dev,
At present, there is no centralized glossary or indexed page that comprehensively lists all available structures, syntaxes, parameters, and other attributes of Smart Markers along with their usage. While enhancements and features for Smart Markers are generally included in both .NET and Java, we have already added documentation with examples to the .NET section, showcasing new enhancements such as using variables, expressions, and if and range parameters. We will work on incorporating similar documentation for the Java section soon. We kindly encourage you to review the provided documents with examples to better understand their usage and effectively implement them in your Java applications.
We will be happy to review and consider the possibility of adding a centralized index or glossary document that includes links to detailed pages outlining the syntax, structure, parameters, and other attributes of Smart Markers, complete with examples.