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XML Tools in Notepad++: Count on xPath unavailable?

I am trying to evaluate the count of an xPath expression in Notepad++ using XML Tools. Unfortunately, I get the error message by the plugin "Error: error on XPath expression".

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The sample data/file:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<catalog>
    <book id="bk101">
        <author>Gambardella, Matthew</author>
        <title>XML Developer's Guide</title>
        <genre>Computer</genre>
        <price>44.95</price>
        <publish_date>2000-10-01</publish_date>
        <description>An in-depth look at creating applications 
      with XML.</description>
    </book>
    <book id="bk102">
        <author>Ralls, Kim</author>
        <title>Midnight Rain</title>
        <genre>Fantasy</genre>
        <price>5.95</price>
        <publish_date>2000-12-16</publish_date>
        <description>A former architect battles corporate zombies, 
      an evil sorceress, and her own childhood to become queen 
      of the world.</description>
    </book>
    <book id="bk103">
        <author>Corets, Eva</author>
        <title>Maeve Ascendant</title>
        <genre>Fantasy</genre>
        <price>5.95</price>
        <publish_date>2000-11-17</publish_date>
        <description>After the collapse of a nanotechnology 
      society in England, the young survivors lay the 
      foundation for a new society.</description>
    </book>
</catalog>

The goal is, to count the number of books. Any idea why my expression is not working? Is count() not supported? Thank you for any insight!

Note: I know that for this simple case, one could just use the search/count function. But my intention is, to use the count()-function on more complicated xPath expressions.

Solution

  • Still seems to be broken. I ended up using VS Code with the XML Tools extension...works like a charm. Thx for your testing/feedback.