XSLT Transform using XslTransform48

A Visual Studio Code extension that performs XSLT transformations using .NET Framework 4.8's XslTransform class.

Features

• Transform XML files using XSLT stylesheets
• Two convenient ways to initiate transformations:
  • From an open XSLT file (right-click or command palette)
  • From an open XML file (right-click or command palette)
• Automatic parameter detection from XSLT files
• Parameter value caching between transformations
• Detailed error reporting with:
  • Error message display
  • Line number navigation
  • Full error output view
• Automatic output file naming (appends _transformed to input filename)
• Opens transformed output in a new editor tab

Requirements

• .NET Framework 4.8 Runtime must be installed
• XML and XSLT files must be well-formed

Usage

1. From an XSLT file:

   • Open your XSLT file
   • Right-click in the editor or use the command palette
   • Select "Transform XML using this XSLT"
   • Choose your input XML file
   • Enter any required parameter values when prompted

2. From an XML file:

   • Open your XML file
   • Right-click in the editor or use the command palette
   • Select "Transform XML with XSLT"
   • Choose your XSLT file
   • Enter any required parameter values when prompted

The transformed output will be saved as [originalname]_transformed.xml in the same directory as your input XML file and automatically opened in a new editor tab.

Known Issues

• Large XML/XSLT files may cause performance issues
• Complex XSLT 2.0/3.0 features may not be supported (this uses .NET's XslTransform which is XSLT 1.0)
• Error line numbers may sometimes be slightly off

Release Notes

0.0.6

-fixed parameter support

0.0.5

-icon added

0.0.3

-license added

0.0.2

Initial release featuring:

• Basic XSLT 1.0 transformation capabilities
• Parameter support with value caching
• Error reporting and navigation
• Both XML and XSLT file initiation