nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

lime60 — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:46:39 GMT

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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

currypicky — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:51:59 GMT

nRF Connect may have added new features that changed the layout. You can review the extension's settings to see if there is an option to revert to the old layout. geometry dash

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

GerardB — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:25:04 GMT

Hi Marte,

Just to let you know that this problem now seems to be fixed in the latest version of nrf Connect Extension for VS Code.

I just upgraded to v2023.9.336 & everything now seems to work fine!

So we can close this case...!

Thanks for all you help in getting this resolved.

Regards

Gerard

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

Marte Myrvold — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:29:35 GMT

Hi,

Thank you for sharing logs. I have reported this to the development team, and I will update you when I get a response.

Best regards,
Marte

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

truefalse — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 01:26:13 GMT

[21:13:58] Update available https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-command-line-tools/sw/versions-10-x-x/10-23-0/nrf-command-line-tools-10.23.0-darwin.dmg
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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

GerardB — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:40:34 GMT

OK Marte - here is the support info from VSCode that you requested:

[10:34:47] nRF Command Line Tools 10.23.0 are up to date
[10:35:01] sh -c west build --build-dir /Users/gerardbucas/GitHub/sensor_firmware/build /Users/gerardbucas/GitHub/sensor_firmware
[10:35:16] Success.
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RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

Marte Myrvold — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:53:35 GMT

Hi,

Can both of you upload support information from the VS Code extension?

Open the command palette (Ctrl + Shift + P or View > Command Palette).
Write "nRF Connect: Generate support information" and press enter.
Copy the entire support information output.
Upload it here using Insert > Code or upload a .txt file with Insert > Image/video/file.

Make sure to remove confidential information you do not want to be shared in a public case.

Best regards,
Marte

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

GerardB — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:00:41 GMT

Hi Marte

OK - I tried that BUT my Secondary Sidebar is empty. Below is a screenshot that shows:
- The Primary & Secondary Sidebars (left & right)
AND
- The drop-down "Panels" menu from the Primary Sidebar

You can see that the "Actions" panel is no longer "available"...! :(

Definitely seems like a bug to me as the previous version still works OK.

Regards

Gerard

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

truefalse — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:30:06 GMT

I tried again seven hours later and the java script error above went away.

The problem with "Actions" missing from drop down list still remains.

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

truefalse — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:34:20 GMT

I tried your suggestion before you replied to me. My secondary sidebar was empty. The problem remains unfixed.

In addition a co-worker of mine has the same problem, In fact, I found that I have the problem from trying to help him solve the problem. We had not exchanged any files recently to cause the problem. He is thousands of miles away also.

I shut down my computer a few hours ago. When I turned it on again nRF Connect for Desktop will not run giving the following error.

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

truefalse — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:16:33 GMT

I am having the same problem. Actions do not appear in dropdown list.

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

Marte Myrvold — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:48:34 GMT

Hi Gerard,

This can happen if you move any of the sections to the secondary side bar (normally on the right sight). Can you try going to View > Appearance and enabling Secondary Side Bar?

If you have moved it to the secondary side bar, then the section should show up on the right side like this:

You can move it back to the primary side bar by clicking on the nRF Connect icon on the right side and dragging it back to the primary side bar on the left.

Best regards,
Marte

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

GerardB — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:43:28 GMT

OK - did that & even did a 'recover' and a 'reset' on my connected board but I still don't see that elusive Actions section..! :)

New screenshot below

Which means I can no longer flash my boards using the VS Code UI!! :(

edit/updated answer after more testing:

I just tried to go back to the previous nrf Connect Extension (by installing the previous version) & everything works as before - in other words the "Actions" panel is back & works fine!

I also noticed that I "only" had v10.22.0 of the nrf Command line tools installed. So I downloaded & installed v10.23.0 (latest) version of the command line tools as well.

After that I "updated" to the latest nrf Connect Extension (v2023.9.169) again & the Actions Panel is STILL no longer available - see my latest screenshot above. You will see there that the "Actions" panel is not even "listed" in the "nrf Connect" drop-down Panel menu (clicking on "three dots" at top right of nrf Connect Sidebar) in VS Code.

So this seems lile a "bug" or at least some "configurations" issue ..?

So now reverting back to previous version (v2023.7.129) - until I hear this is solved.. :(

Gerard

Heeeelp! :)

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

khelmutlord — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:19:36 GMT

Could you try right clicking on one of the tabs (i.e. Connected Devices) to see if a drop down appears.

You should then be able to click "Actions" and enable it again.

Thanks,

Helmut Lord

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

GerardB — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:01:08 GMT

Hi Helmut

Thanks for your super-fast response!
BUT I already had done a build and still didn't see that Actions Section.

I have just created and executed a new build configuration and I STILL don't see the Actions Section.

See new screenshot below.

Any other ideas how to get it back!? :)

Thanks!

Gerard

RE: nrf Connect v2023.9.169 Extension for VS Code - how to restore Sidebar to "old" layout!?

khelmutlord — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:48:01 GMT

Hello Gerard,

The actions panel should show up again once you create a build configuration for your current project.

Thanks,

Helmut Lord