Multiline strings in descriptions not working

🚀 Support (Q&A)
1

Which SDK and Platform version are you using?

SDK: v13.2.1
Platform: v22.06.4

Current Behavior

Linebreaks in description strings are not working:

    soil_layout.spring_stiffnes_model = OptionField(
        "Spring stiffness FE-model",
        options=["upper bound", "mean", "lower bound"],
        default="lower bound",
        description="You can choose what spring model is used for the calculation \n e.g. the upper bound calculation will result in stiffer springs",
        autoselect_single_option=True,
    )

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Expected Behavior

new line when using \n

2

Hi Wichard,

I think a second space is missing in front of \n: Layout & styling - Style text using Markdown | VIKTOR Documentation. Alternatively, you could use \\\n.

1 Like
3

Oh boy, I overlooked that, stupid me.
Thanks!

4

Moved to Support section for better findalbility.