NRF CONNECT sidebar disappears in nrf5340 audio application

Hello,

I'm using nrf5340 audio application in nRF Connect SDK v2.7.0.

It has been working normally, but today when I opened folder, the sidebar disappeared, as shown in the picture.

I didn't change any code or settings, and this happened suddenly.

I use other nRF Connect SDK versions and everything is still normal. Only SDK v2.7.0 has this problem.

Why does this problem happen? What should I do to get him to recover?

  • Hello,

    Unfortunately I ran into this problem again.

    The situation is the same. I suddenly encountered this problem without modifying any code or opening steps.

    I don't understand why this problem keeps happening, and only on SDK2.7.0.

    It would be too troublesome if you have to open a new application every time you develop and then move the old modification over there.

    I would like to know how to solve this problem.

  • Hi,

    Which operating system do you use?

    Can you provide Generate Support Information. This is available in VS Code by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+P and start typing Generate.

    Which extension version do you use? It is advisable to update your extension due to recent changes regarding Global SDK/Toolchain settings.

    Best regards,
    Dejan

  • I have attached the Generate Support Information.

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    As mentioned in the file, my operation system is windows 10.

    My extension is automatically updated, and its current version is as shown in the figure.

    In addition, when I opened VS Code in SDK v2.7.0 today, I found that the NRF CONNECT sidebar appeared normally.

    But there is no guarantee whether the disapear problem will occur again in a few days, so I plan to continue exploring this issue.

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