VS Code: AnyERP extension

Adds support for Basware's AnyERP adapter by introducing snippets, grammar, hover support and other functions into the 'XML' language.
Also automatically installs certain useful extensions for validation and highlighting - see Extension Pack for details.

Setup

Install the extension, either from the marketplace or as a VSIX package.
See extension guide for more information.

Usage

Start typing the commands and the IntelliSense will show the list of commands.
Press tab or enter to insert the snippet or command.

The AnyERP code is inserted with the various arguments, separators, and in some cases additional options.
See for example the date formatting strings for "F,NOW".

Function definitions

Hover over functions, methods and keywords to see description and explanation of the arguments.

AnyERP syntax validation

Perform a validation check for unbalanced (unmatched) brackets '(' and ')' with CTRL+SHIFT+V.

Changelog Comments

Insert change log comments with CTRL+SHIFT+C - change log comments are inserted on line#2.
Add your name in the configuration Preferences > Settings > Extensions > Basware AnyERP Configuration > User Name to have it inserted automatically.

AnyERPLint

Uses the Python tool "AnyERPLint" to validate the current AnyERP file.
The "check" command is executed with CTRL+F6 or selected from the command palette.
The output is written to temp folder as anyerplint.yaml and shown in split editor view.

The "parse" command is executed with CTRL+F7 or selected from the command palette.
Alternatively, the "parse" command is executed with the --errors argument using CTRL+SHIFT+F7.
The output is shown in the terminal in split editor view.

How to use VS Code

There are many good VS Code resources, for instance:

• Visual Studio Code Intro Videos (VS Code manual)
• Visual Studio Code Tips & Tricks (VS Code manual)

Troubleshooting

Ensure the language is set to XML.
For command completion type anyerp to be offered the full list.
Extension settings are found in Preferences > Settings > Extensions > Basware AnyERP Configuration

Providing feedback

Please drop me an email with your suggestions, feedback, and comments.
However, I cannot guarantee that even the most excellent suggestion will be picked up.

Have fun and enjoy!

Sincerely,

Anders Demant van der Weide | Center of Excellence