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Feature Request - Ability to open JSON files that begin with an array

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Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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28/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
csharp, json
Domain
desktop

Research direction

Start by locating the JSON conversion path that produces the XmlNodeConverter error in XmlNotepad, then reproduce it with the attached 70.zip file. Done means JSON files whose root is an array open successfully and the reported Path wording is resolved or clarified.

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Description

When trying to open a JSON file that begins with an array (character "["), XmlNotepad (2.9.0.10) displays the following error:

XmlNodeConverter can only convert JSON that begins with an object. Path '', line 1, postition 1.

Would it be possible for the XmlNodeConverter to convert JSON files that begin with an array please? Example JSON file attached.

Also, should the Path single quotes in the error message contain anything?

Thanks.

70.zip

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