Using defineName func having the tag name using a . adds quotes around the objects key

[Software]

Issue: When using defineName() having the tag name using a . adds quotes around the objects key

Image with defineName demo: image01

Required behaviour. Need to convert . to * for example: dog.text_text should be dog*text_text, or when passing this value dog.text_text the objects key dog"."text_text should not be wrapped in quotes.

 

another image02 is shown how the object key should be shown using the browsers console

Also error message just says invalid name : {name} and has no useful information to figure out the issue

[Neli]

Hi,

I am afraid that currently setting a name that includes a dot when using the defineName() is not supported in the Spreadsheet and should be considered as a limitation. We will update the respective Known Limitations section describing the limitation.

Let me know in case you have additional questions on the matter.

Regards,
Neli
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[Software]

Hi Neli,

Can you provide list of allowed characters that we can use in defineName() to create a tag and also list of special chracters which are not allowed ? This can help us to solve our issue. 

[Neli]

Hi,

The described behavior is expected with any JavaScript special character. For example, the behavior will be the same also with the following characters, : ; ! = \ | > < & @ or empty string

Regards,

Neli
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