Build error in VS code

[Shikamaru]

Hi,

      I am using VS code for my project, which is using bl653 board. While in  build configuration setup in vs code am getting this error. ERROR: source directory - does not exist
FATAL ERROR: refusing to proceed without --force due to above error . May I know the reason even though i followed may tutorials am not able to figure out the issue , i.e. build configuration . Note - am using Windows environment. With nRF connect desktop , VS Code. 

[Øyvind]

Hello, 

Difficult to tell what is the issue here without a more elaborate description. Can you please provide information about you installation i.e. what version of NCS, what paths you are using, etc. You can run the nRF Connect: Generate support information from the Command Palette of VS Code. Please copy and paste here. 

Thanks. 

Kind regards,
Øyvind

[Shikamaru]

hi , thanks for response. that issue got solved. basically toolchain issue which was not installed completely.

[Scott1234]

I have this problem too, but no clear indication of the cause. I have my support information below

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    "node": "v16.13.0"
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  "system": {
    "date": "2022-05-24T19:05:11.126Z",
    "vscodeRoot": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Microsoft VS Code\\resources\\app",
    "nrfConnectForDesktopInstalled": true,
    "vscodeUptime": "00:07:46",
    "osUptime": "00:22:12",
    "cpu": {
      "model": "11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz",
      "speed": "2803 MHz",
      "count": 4
    },
    "memory": {
      "total": "15.72 GB",
      "free": "9.12 GB"
    }
  },
  "workspace": {
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    "workspaceFile": "1653335631607",
    "folders": [
      "c:\\Users\\Scott\\Documents\\Visual Studio\\MyBlinky"
    ]
  },
  "extensions": {
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        "path": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\.vscode\\extensions\\nordic-semiconductor.nrf-connect-2022.4.219",
        "isActive": true
      },
      "nordic-semiconductor.nrf-terminal": {
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        "path": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\.vscode\\extensions\\nordic-semiconductor.nrf-terminal-2022.4.61",
        "isActive": true
      },
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    "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Nordic Semiconductor\\nrf-command-line-tools\\bin\\nrfjprog.exe": "10.15.4",
    "nrfutil": "Not found",
    "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\cmake.exe": "3.20.5",
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    "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\python.exe": "3.8.2",
    "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\ninja.exe": "1.9.0",
    "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\gperf.exe": "3.1",
    "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\dtc.exe": "1.4.7",
    "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\arm-none-eabi-gcc.exe": "9-2019-q4-major",
    "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\gn.exe": "1977",
    "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\mingw64\\bin\\git.exe": "2.26.2.windows.1"
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    }
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    "nrfjprog"
  ],
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      "toolchain": {
        "path": "${nrf-connect.toolchain:1.9.1}"
      },
      "ozonePath": "",
      "applications": [
        "c:\\Users\\Scott\\Documents\\Visual Studio\\MyBlinky"
      ],
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      "kconfig": {
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      },
      "welcome": {
        "showOnStartup": true
      },
      "west": {
        "env": {
          "$base": "terminal"
        }
      },
      "boardRoots": [],
      "enableTelemetry": false
    },
    "nordic-semiconductor.nrf-terminal": {
      "terminalMode": "character"
    },
    "nordic-semiconductor.devicetree": {
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        "${zephyrBase}/../nrf",
        "."
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      "ctxFile": "",
      "defaultBoard": ""
    },
    "nordic-semiconductor.kconfig": {
      "root": "",
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      "python": "",
      "liveValue": true
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      "armToolchainPrefix": "arm-none-eabi",
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      "JLinkGDBServerPath": null,
      "openocdPath": null,
      "pyocdPath": null,
      "PEGDBServerPath": null,
      "stutilPath": null,
      "stlinkPath": null,
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      "enableTelemetry": true,
      "flattenAnonymous": false,
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      "variableUseNaturalFormat": true,
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      "showRTOS": false,
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    }
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    "westExe": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\Scripts\\west.exe",
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      "HOME": "C:\\Users\\Scott",
      "HOMEDRIVE": "C:",
      "HOMEPATH": "\\Users\\Scott",
      "Path": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\mingw64\\bin;c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\mingw64\\libexec\\git-core;c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin;c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\Scripts;C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Common Files\\Oracle\\Java\\javapath;C:\\Windows\\system32;C:\\Windows;C:\\Windows\\System32\\Wbem;C:\\Windows\\System32\\WindowsPowerShell\\v1.0\\;C:\\Windows\\System32\\OpenSSH\\;C;C:\\Program Files (x86)\\STMicroelectronics\\STM32 ST-LINK Utility\\ST-LINK Utility;C:\\Program Files\\PuTTY\\;C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Nordic Semiconductor\\nrf-command-line-tools\\bin\\;C:\\Users\\Scott\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\WindowsApps;C:\\Users\\Scott\\AppData\\Local\\GitHubDesktop\\bin;C:\\Users\\Scott\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\Microsoft VS Code\\bin",
      "ZEPHYR_BASE": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\zephyr",
      "GNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt",
      "ZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT": "gnuarmemb",
      "PYTHONPATH": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin;c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\Lib;c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin\\Lib\\site-packages",
      "Python3_ROOT": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin"
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    "toolchainPath": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain",
    "toolchainBinPath": "c:\\Users\\Scott\\ncs\\v1.9.1\\toolchain\\opt\\bin",
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    "defaultProfile": null
  }
}

[Shikamaru]

Scott1234 said:

I have this problem too, but no clear indication of the cause. I have my support information below

       delete all the build files ,if you have any and check the toolchain and sdk.  Try pristine build 

[Øyvind]

And please try to move your projects to a folder without white space. i.e. "c:\\Users\\Scott\\Documents\\Visual Studio\\MyBlinky"