nRF Connect Example Function "Go to Definition" returns "No definition found... " in VS Code

[landing]

Hi, 

I started using nRF Connect SDK in VS Code recently. Everything works well, start a new Application, configure a new board, build, and flash. 

While I found "Go to Definition" by right click on the function name or Macro always return "No definition found... ". 

I build a C project with multiple files in VS Code and this feature works well.

It looks like a SDK searching path problem. 

I explored a little bit on the internet, someone suggested to use the command "nRF Connect: Add nRF Connect SDK to Workspace". However, it doesn't work, or maybe I used it in a wrong way. 

Does anybody can help? 

Thanks, 

Ji

[dejans]

Hi,

You can find more information about VS Code workspaces here.

Have you installed C/C++ extension?

Could you provide more information on how you invoked the command "Add nRF Connect SDK to Workspace"? What was the content of your workspace before the command and what is the content of the current workspace (after you run the command)?

You could use File -> Add Folder to Workspace to add your NCS folder to workspace..

Best regards,
Dejan

[landing]

Thanks Dejan, 

Yes, I installed C/C++ extension. 

I can create a C project with multiple files and use “Go to definition" to traverse among the files. 

For the command. "Ctr + Shift + p" and type "nRF Connect: Add nRF Connect SDK to Workspace", afterwards, I can see it in the Command list. 

I'm new to VS Code, not sure does it mean the command has been excuted, please recommend. 

I followed "nRF Connect for VS Code tutorials"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cv_jjqk5hg&list=PLx_tBuQ_KSqEt7NK-H7Lu78lT2OijwIMl

I tried going through the VS code "Workspace" and add all the "zephyr", SDK version "v1.9.1" folders to the "Nordic_App.code-workspace"

It does not work. 

I think it's just a "Path" setting problem. I like the VS Code environment and don't want go back to SES, hopefully you can give me some guide to work it out, thanks, 

- Ji

[dejans]

Hi,

landing said:

I can create a C project with multiple files and use “Go to definition" to traverse among the files. 

"Go To Definition" did not originally work. Does "Go To Definition" work now?

landing said:

For the command. "Ctr + Shift + p" and type "nRF Connect: Add nRF Connect SDK to Workspace", afterwards, I can see it in the Command list. 

What do you refer to as Command List? Can you show the Command List with it? It seems you uploaded something, probably an image. However, I am not able to see it. Could you reupload it?

landing said:

I tried going through the VS code "Workspace" and add all the "zephyr", SDK version "v1.9.1" folders to the "Nordic_App.code-workspace"

Could you please show this?  Where is "Nordic_App.code-workspace" located? How did you add mentioned folders?

Best regards,
Dejan

[landing]

Hi Dejan, 

I just started a new VSCode window and created a new application in a brand new folder. 

The "Go to Definition" feature works. 

I didn't see any difference in the settings, include the zephyr path in the same way, 

Not sure what's the reason behind. It might be something related to "Workspace".  Let me know if you have something to share. Thanks for your help. 

- Ji

[dejans]

Hi,

I am glad that now the problem is not present anymore.

Best regards,
Dejan