The ChartForgeX Markup extension adds syntax highlighting, source-line diagnostics, preview and export commands to Markdown visual blocks. Packaged installs include the rendering CLI, so a separate global tool installation is optional.
Install
Install ChartForgeX Markup from the Visual Studio Marketplace, or run:
code --install-extension EvotecServices.chartforgex-markup
Preview a document
Create trend.cfx.md and add a native block:
```chartforgex chart v1 {#trend title="Trend" type="line"}
labels Jan Feb Mar
values 12 18 16
```
Open the command palette and run ChartForgeX Markup: Open Preview. The preview can refresh as you edit. ChartForgeX Markup: Validate reports diagnostics against the original source lines.
The extension recognizes .cfx.md, .chartforgex.md and Markdown files containing native visual fences. Supported Mermaid fences use the Mermaid adapter included with the packaged CLI; consult the Mermaid catalog for the supported syntax rather than assuming every Mermaid construct is accepted.
Export or move into application code
Run ChartForgeX Markup: Export SVG, Export PNG or Export HTML from the command palette. Open Output Folder opens the destination. SVG and PNG require one visual artifact; use HTML when a file contains several.
Generate C# and Generate C# File convert native topology documents into builder code. Other chart and Mermaid families are not code-generation targets.
Configure the authoring workflow
Use VS Code settings to choose automatic preview refresh, validation delay, export format and output folder. Set chartforgexMarkup.ganttDateAnchor when a Mermaid Gantt document uses yearless dates. chartforgexMarkup.cliPath selects a custom CLI when the bundled tool is not the desired host.
Continue with the markup guide, v1 reference or CLI commands.