CHANGELOG

# Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/).

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## [0.2.0] - 2025-08-23

### Added
- XML launch file parsing support
- Autoware XML Launch Real Test File

### Changed
- Reorganized the parser contents for demarcation between python and xml with common utilities

## [0.1.10] - 2025-08-20

### Added
- Add a default plugin directory in case nothing is passed

## [0.1.9] - 2025-08-12

### Added
- Parser support for `EqualsSubstitution` and `NotEqualsSubstitution`
- Test coverage for `nav2_localization.launch.py`
- LaunchMap Watermark

### Fixed
- Composable node containers visualization without being called in launch description

## [0.1.8] - 2025-08-08

### Added
- `npm run` scripts for testing & linting
- `ruff` and `eslint` for linting
- GitHub Actions for testing & linting
- Detailed `CONTRIBUTING.md`

## [0.1.7] - 2025-08-04

### Added
- Support for `ParameterFile`
- Test coverage for `nav2_bringup.launch.py`, including custom handler `LaunchConfigAsBool`

## [0.1.6] - 2025-08-02

### Added
- **Visual Alignment Improvements**
  - Introduced a clean column based visual alignment system for components.
  - Ensures Launch Arguments, Nodes/Includes, and Groups/Containers render in distinct columns.
- **Autofit on Initialization**
  - Visualization now automatically scales to fit the screen on load.
- **Automated Testing**
  - Integrated Playwright based **visual regression tests** to ensure consistent rendering.
  - Added **interaction tests** for zoom, pan, and drag to verify user interactions.
  - Added **component drag tests** including support for nested elements like group nodes and opaque nodes.
- **Testing Scripts**
  - Updated `package.json` with scripts to run automated tests easily.

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## [0.1.5] - 2025-07-28

### Added
- Add support for `EnvironmentVariable` and `TimerAction`.
- Support for including custom ROS2 Launch constructs.
- Refactor VSCode Extension codebase and add tests.

## [0.1.4] - 2025-07-23

### Added
- Support for exporting and importing launch graphs as standalone `.json` files. 

## [0.1.3] - 2025-07-21

### Added
- Support for `ThisLaunchFileDir` substitution.
- Support for complex Python expressions (`if-elif-else`) in launch files.

## [0.1.2] - 2025-07-17

### Fixed
- Fix direction of `target_action` and `on_exit`, `on_start` in Event Handlers.
- Fix composable node visualization for test `launch_file_6.py`.

## [0.1.1] - 2025-07-16

### Added
- Support for `RegisterEventHandler` with `OnProcessExit` and `OnProcessStart` events.
- Actions triggered by events are now visualized and tracked in the graph.

## [0.1.0] - 2025-07-11

### Added
- Support for `ComposableNode` and `ComposableNodeContainer`
- Support for `IfCondition` and conditional grouping
- Full coverage of all basic ROS 2 launch constructs

### Changed
- Bumped to version 0.1.0 to mark the completion of core parsing and visualization features

### Notes
- With this release, LaunchMap now supports all primary ROS 2 launch actions and conditions.
- This sets the foundation for more advanced features like live inspection, editing, and dynamic tracing.

## [0.0.7] - 2025-07-05

### Fixed
- Minor fixes in OpaqueFunction visualization
- Handled additional corner cases in dynamic resolution and function output parsing

## [0.0.6] - 2025-07-05

### Added
- Support for OpaqueFunction in launch files.
  - Introspect variables and resolved actions returned from the function.
  - Track LaunchConfiguration usage inside OpaqueFunctions.

## [0.0.5] - 2025-06-30

### Changed
- Major internal refactor of both the parser and visualizer to support a more modular and extensible architecture.
- Actions are now processed using a registry dispatcher system, making it easier to add support for more launch constructs.

## [0.0.4] - 2025-06-21
### Fixed
- Error because of variable resolution for launch actions passed indirectly through assignments (example, `LaunchDescription([my_node])`)

### Added
- Support for unpacking starred expressions like `*some_list` inside `LaunchDescription(...)`

## [0.0.3] - 2025-06-18
### Fixed
- Bundled missing `which` module for proper activation.

## [0.0.2] - 2024-06-17

### Fixed
- 🐞 Dragging bug affecting grouped nodes

### Added
- 📄 Copyright and license details

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## [0.0.1] - 2024-06-16

### Added
- Initial public release
- Visual graph support for:
  - `Node`
  - `IncludeLaunchDescription`
  - `DeclareLaunchArgument`
  - `GroupAction`
  - `LaunchConfiguration`
- Banner to indicate unsupported constructs (e.g. `ComposableNode`, `SetParameter`)
- VSCode command to open visualizer
- Extension icon, README, and demo GIF