Cypher statements with string literals containing hash (#) are truncated when loading to the browser via Neo4j Desktop

[martinswanson]

Description

I created a file containing a single Cypher CREATE statement that includes a property with value containing a hash (#) character. When this file is loaded into the browser using Neo4j Desktop the CREATE statement is truncated, meaning it cannot be executed without throwing an error.

If I cut and paste the statement from the file directly into the browser the statement are copied correctly and the query is executed.

Reproduce Steps

1. Create a file called test-create-with-hash.cypher and copy it to Neo4j's project directory. File contents:

CREATE (Line_1:Line {lineId: 1, text: "#"})
;

2. Find the file in the Desktop management tool and select "Open".

3. File contents are copied into the browser, but the statement is truncated at the hash (#) character.

Expected Behavior

File contents should be copied completely to the browser, and not truncated.

Current Behavior

See above.

Can you propose a solution?

What needs to be done to address this issue? Ideally, provide a pull request with a fix.

Review how Neo4j Desktop parses source files.

Your Environment

software name	version
OS	macOS Catalina 10.15.7
Web browser
node.js
npm
yarn
Neo4j Browser	Version 1.4.15 (1.4.15.85)
Neo4j

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