Make it possible to add comments to XPath constraints

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Make it possible to add comments to XPath constraints

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XPath allows the use of comments ( https://www.w3.org/TR/xpath20/#comments , not sure about the versioning) but this does not seem to work in the modeler.

It would be great if we could use comments in the XPath constraints.

asked 2017-10-24

Stefan Boeser

6 answers

+1

Created 2022-07-03

Lex van Sonderen

Vinicius Strugata Ambrosio · Answer 1 · 2023-11-22

I also support this Idea. Oftentimes the XPATH expression gets complex and requires some comments for sake of clarification.

Andres Coca · Answer 2 · 2023-10-25

Yes please!

Syman Scholze · Answer 3 · 2023-03-07

Definatly needed. Complex XPath constraints tend to get a bit messy, comments would really help to keep an overview of whats happening in each section.

Any chance getting this implemented?

Wim Stevens · Answer 4 · 2021-01-28

I fully support the idea. It should be minimal work for Mendix with high value for the developers.

I also need comments in “expressions”

Mike Kumpf · Answer 5 · 2020-03-09

bump this idea. In my experience, any app besides a simple POC has complex XPath constraints. Being able to document these would be great for my own use (if I wrote the xpath) or for other developers on my team.