"No definition found" in Button example using VSC

RE: "No definition found" in Button example using VSC

Kenneth — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:31:21 GMT

Hi,

If you haven't already I recommend to start with the nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals course:
https://academy.nordicsemi.com/

Normally you can go to definition for variables, but those devicetree aliases (DT_ALIAS(..)) might be the exception. You will need to open the .dts file for the board you are working with, in my case nrf52840dk_nrf52840.dts.

Kenneth

RE: "No definition found" in Button example using VSC

Elith — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 07:41:33 GMT

Hi,

I have build it (first pristine, then normal build). Does not work. Also, I have made sure that 2.4.0 toolchain is installed and is what is used.

What I select after opening existing application in the build configuration:

Then I do a pristine build, after which is complains that the CMAKE extension is not the correct one (I just did a complete fresh install on a brand new computer, which is the fourth computer on which I can reproduce this exact issue!).

So I disable that extension, now NRF connect VSC thing is happy... I then save the workspace and do a normal compile (click the Build button), and I get the following warnings:

And the go to definition for the sw0 is still not working.

Now, it seems to me it has to do with linking the devicetree with the C file(s)?

Also, I get the distinct feeling that this whole development platform using nRF connect desktop app, toolchain manager, VSC, VSC extensions, is half-baked and not at all ready for real usage? It seems to be on an Alpha testing level? But what else to use then? Or what is going on that I am clearly not understanding?

RE: "No definition found" in Button example using VSC

Naeem Maroof — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:53:01 GMT

Hello

Can you please compile (build) it first and then go to definition of sw0.

Also, as you are choosing to open an existing application, please make sure that the correct sdk and the toolchain are selected.

BR,

Naeem