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

[GerardB]

Hi,

I am using nrf SDK v2.3.0 with nrf Connect extension of VS Code on MacOS

The nrf Connect Extension was automatically upgraded to v2023.9.169 last week.

I noticed that the "nrf Connect Sidebar" is now quite different & I find it has missing "sections" (fast shortcuts) that I used to use a LOT on the older versions of nrf Connect Extension.

The older versions sidebar looked like this:

Notice the separate (expandable) "sections for "Sensor_Firmware" (for quick access to source, etc) and the "Actions" section.

My new sidebar (v2023.9.169) now looks like this:

I can live with the new "Explorer" tree of the Application in the new version (it is good BUT it would be "nice" to have a more obvious toggle/section to "show Application in Explorer")
BUT I REALLY would like to get the "Actions" section back on my sidebar!? How do I do that...!?

Is there a way to get that "Actions" section back in the new nrfConnect Extension Sidebar?
I can't figure out how to "get that back"! :)

Of course I like the new expanded "Welcome" section showing the SDK's installed & currently selected or in use.

Thanks!

Gerard 

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

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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.

 

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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.

[GerardB]

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

[Marte Myrvold]

Hi,

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

1. Open the command palette (Ctrl + Shift + P or View > Command Palette).
2. Write "nRF Connect: Generate support information" and press enter.
3. Copy the entire support information output.
4. 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