Does VS Code IBM i have an outline like RDI does? #1178

WildWabbit13 · 2023-03-25T22:55:10Z

WildWabbit13
Mar 25, 2023

The developers where I work all use RDI but I'm interested in this editor and trying it out. One of our favorite RDI functions is the Outline window.

When I first brought it up there was some very small indistinguishable code on the far right. I closed that. I have the secondary sidebar up instead with outline dragged and dropped into it. I get the error message: “The active editor cannot provide outline information.” The editor is IBM i. Does VS Code IBM i have the outline function that RDI has or something similar to it? If so, how do I bring it up? In viewing the videos on YouTube for IBM i it was not shown.

Answered by worksofliam

Mar 25, 2023

It does.

Ensure you have the RPGLE language tools installed: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=HalcyonTechLtd.vscode-rpgle

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worksofliam · 2023-03-25T23:34:14Z

worksofliam
Mar 25, 2023
Maintainer

It does.

Ensure you have the RPGLE language tools installed: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=HalcyonTechLtd.vscode-rpgle

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WildWabbit13 Mar 27, 2023
Author

I didn't. It works fine now so thank you so much for replying. One other question. Is there a way of turning off insert when typing? Thanks.

chrjorgensen Mar 27, 2023
Collaborator

@WildWabbit13 You can search the market place for extensions, that will provide you with the desired functionality - I use this one, since it's actively maintained.

JohnJ49 · 2023-03-31T19:57:04Z

JohnJ49
Mar 31, 2023

I'm having the same issue, loading the RPGLE language tools extension has not helped.

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sebjulliand Mar 31, 2023
Collaborator

Is the Outline view just empty or do you have any error in the Code for IBM i output and/or the console?

JohnJ49 Mar 31, 2023

Yes, should have added that. The error code is "No symbols found in document sysdoc.sqlrpgle"

JohnJ49 Mar 31, 2023

That's in the outline panel.

sebjulliand Apr 1, 2023
Collaborator

Right, so maybe you can share the Code for IBM i output as well:

Open your RPG file and then copy and paste the content of that output. Maybe there is something useful in there.

You also have a look at the console after the file is opened, to see if there are any error there:

Open the Help menu and choose Toggle Developer Tools
Then select the Console tab
In the console, use Ctrl+a then Ctrl+c to copy the whole console content and paste it here as well.

Thanks!

JohnJ49 · 2023-04-01T12:03:56Z

JohnJ49
Apr 1, 2023

Here is a small test program that shows the issue. By the way I am using PUB400. [image: image.png] Console output. INFO Electron sandbox mode is enabled! log.ts:431 WARN Via 'product.json#extensionEnabledApiProposals' extension 'ms-vscode.vscode-selfhost-test-provider' wants API proposal 'testContinuousRun' but that proposal DOES NOT EXIST. Likely, the proposal has been finalized (check 'vscode.d.ts') or was abandoned. log.ts:431 WARN Via 'product.json#extensionEnabledApiProposals' extension 'ms-vscode.remote-repositories' wants API proposal 'contribEditorGutterMenu' but that proposal DOES NOT EXIST. Likely, the proposal has been finalized (check 'vscode.d.ts') or was abandoned. log.ts:431 WARN Via 'product.json#extensionEnabledApiProposals' extension 'github.vscode-pull-request-github' wants API proposal 'contribEditorGutterMenu' but that proposal DOES NOT EXIST. Likely, the proposal has been finalized (check 'vscode.d.ts') or was abandoned. log.ts:431 WARN Via 'product.json#extensionEnabledApiProposals' extension 'ms-toolsai.jupyter' wants API proposal 'notebookControllerKind' but that proposal DOES NOT EXIST. Likely, the proposal has been finalized (check 'vscode.d.ts') or was abandoned. log.ts:421 INFO [bitlang.cobol]: Command `workbench.action.closeEditorsToTheLeft` appears multiple times in the `commands` section. log.ts:441 ERR [Extension Host] (node:15420) [DEP0005] DeprecationWarning: Buffer() is deprecated due to security and usability issues. Please use the Buffer.alloc(), Buffer.allocUnsafe(), or Buffer.from() methods instead. (Use `Code --trace-deprecation ...` to show where the warning was created) console.ts:137 [Extension Host] (node:15420) [DEP0005] DeprecationWarning: Buffer() is deprecated due to security and usability issues. Please use the Buffer.alloc(), Buffer.allocUnsafe(), or Buffer.from() methods instead. (Use `Code --trace-deprecation ...` to show where the warning was created) T @ console.ts:137 console.ts:137 [Extension Host] Congratulations, your extension "vscode-ibmi-walkthroughs" is now active! log.ts:421 INFO [perf] Render performance baseline is 142ms console.ts:137 [Extension Host] Congratulations, your extension "code-for-ibmi" is now active! console.ts:137 [Extension Host] Congratulations, your extension "vscode-db2i" is now active! console.ts:137 [Extension Host] Congratulations, your extension "vscode-ibmi-notebooks" is now active! console.ts:137 [Extension Host] CPD0032: Not authorized to command CRTLIB in library *LIBL. CPF0006: Errors occurred in command. console.ts:137 [Extension Host] /QSYS.lib/JJANDREAU1.lib/GENCMDXML.PGM not found TMScopeRegistry.ts:45 Overwriting grammar scope name to file mapping for scope source.sql. Old grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/John/AppData/Local/Programs/Microsoft%20VS%20Code/resources/app/extensions/sql/syntaxes/sql.tmLanguage.json. New grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/John/.vscode/extensions/mtxr.sqltools-0.27.1/language/sql.tmLanguage.json register @ TMScopeRegistry.ts:45 TMScopeRegistry.ts:45 Overwriting grammar scope name to file mapping for scope source.rpg. Old grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/John/.vscode/extensions/barrettotte.ibmi-languages-0.6.10/syntaxes/rpg.tmLanguage.json. New grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/John/.vscode/extensions/nielsliisberg.rpg-0.2.1/syntaxes/rpg.tmLanguage.json register @ TMScopeRegistry.ts:45 TMScopeRegistry.ts:45 Overwriting grammar scope name to file mapping for scope source.rpgle. Old grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/John/.vscode/extensions/barrettotte.ibmi-languages-0.6.10/syntaxes/rpgle.tmLanguage.json. New grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/John/.vscode/extensions/spinenetsystems.rpgle-1.1.16/syntaxes/rpg.tmLanguage.json register @ TMScopeRegistry.ts:45 languageConfigurationExtensionPoint.ts:165 [rpg]: language configuration: expected `comments.lineComment` to be a string. k @ languageConfigurationExtensionPoint.ts:165 languageConfigurationExtensionPoint.ts:173 [rpg]: language configuration: expected `comments.blockComment` to be an array of two strings. k @ languageConfigurationExtensionPoint.ts:173

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On Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 5:42 AM Sébastien Julliand ***@***.***> wrote: Right, so maybe you can share the Code for IBM i output as well: [image: image] <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11096890/229278273-632ab984-377c-413a-ac57-b039d47b388f.png> Open your RPG file and then copy and paste the content of that output. Maybe there is something useful in there. You also have a look at the console after the file is opened, to see if there are any error there: 1. Open the Help menu and choose Toggle Developer Tools [image: image] <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11096890/229278462-510715f4-503d-4f8d-b3b1-cffe73dd7e3e.png> 2. Then select the Console tab [image: image] <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11096890/229278498-c17a3875-9b0a-4864-9160-425228402c43.png> 3. In the console, use Ctrl+a then Ctrl+c to copy the whole console content and paste it here as well. Thanks! — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <https://github.com/orgs/halcyon-tech/discussions/1178#discussioncomment-5496091>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A4SWN4GYQ3X7SBJNZRK6JULW672ANANCNFSM6AAAAAAWHZKBXY> . You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: ***@***.*** com>

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sebjulliand Apr 1, 2023
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Seems the image you tried to attach didn't make it through.

That's odd though...I just gave it a try, from a GitHub Codespace, with the RPGLE extension loaded and connected to PUB400; and even an RPGLE file opened from the file explorer shows the outline.

Can you check if the extension is both loaded and enabled?

JohnJ49 · 2023-04-01T12:59:31Z

JohnJ49
Apr 1, 2023

It is loaded and enabled.

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On Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 8:51 AM Sébastien Julliand ***@***.***> wrote: Seems the image you tried to attach didn't make it through. That's odd though...I just gave it a try, from a GitHub Codespace, with the RPGLE extension loaded and connected to PUB400; and even an RPGLE file opened from the file explorer shows the outline. Can you check if the extension is both loaded and enabled? [image: image] <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11096890/229289801-2abaf02c-e542-451e-95f6-09d4aa85751d.png> — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <https://github.com/orgs/halcyon-tech/discussions/1178#discussioncomment-5496839>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A4SWN4EWRTMKTVDLDSGESU3W7AQDNANCNFSM6AAAAAAWHZKBXY> . You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: ***@***.*** com>

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sebjulliand Apr 1, 2023
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I'd be curious to see the RPG file that causes the outline to remain empty. Thanks!

JohnJ49 · 2023-04-01T18:04:35Z

JohnJ49
Apr 1, 2023

Any RPG file that I open does not show the outline view. In MiWorkplace the outline view shows up. Hopefully this screen print shows up. [image: image.png]

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sebjulliand Apr 1, 2023
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Nope, it seems replying to the e-mail doesn't allow for images to be attached.

JohnJ49 · 2023-04-01T19:52:32Z

JohnJ49
Apr 1, 2023

I guess I'll remove vscode and do a fresh install. I should be able to get to that on Monday.

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JohnJ49 · 2023-04-03T13:40:52Z

JohnJ49
Apr 3, 2023

Hi Finally got it working. I had to remove all extensions, remove VS Code, and then reload everything. Thanks for your help. John

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sebjulliand Apr 3, 2023
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Anytime! I'm glad it finally works.

JohnJ49 · 2023-04-05T16:34:17Z

JohnJ49
Apr 5, 2023

I have found an extension that stops the outline view from working. That is RRPG by SpineNetSystems. I do have a question about the outline view. Is it supposed to show where items listed in the view are used? Right now all I get is the definition, not where used. Thanks John

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worksofliam Apr 5, 2023
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Sadly I don't know much about that extension, though there should be no reason they (Code for IBM i and RRPG) can't work together. I imagine RPGLE (from us) and RRPG can't work together since they probably try to provide the same thing.

JohnJ49 · 2023-04-05T17:23:52Z

JohnJ49
Apr 5, 2023

The description doesn't say anything about providing an outline view. And it seems to me that the outline view should show "where used" for each item in the view. Maybe it does and my install still has an issue.

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On Wed, Apr 5, 2023 at 1:08 PM barry ***@***.***> wrote: Sadly I don't know much about that extension, though there should be no reason they (Code for IBM i and RRPG) can't work together. I imagine RPGLE (from us) and RRPG can't work together since they probably try to provide the same thing. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <https://github.com/orgs/halcyon-tech/discussions/1178#discussioncomment-5534982>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A4SWN4CIV6EHL2K7MWEV5MLW7WRHNANCNFSM6AAAAAAWHZKBXY> . You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: ***@***.*** com>

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Gregory1701 · 2023-05-18T13:04:21Z

Gregory1701
May 18, 2023

My outline view worked and now it shows 'No symbols found in document...' on any document I open. Here is a sample RPG:
**Free
Ctl-Opt Option(*Nodebugio:*Srcstmt);
Ctl-Opt ActGrp(*New);

PerformFibonacciSequence();

*InLr = *On;
Return;

Dcl-Proc PerformFibonacciSequence;

Dcl-pi *n;
End-pi;

Dcl-s var_1 Uns(3) Inz(0);
Dcl-s var_2 Uns(3) Inz(1);
Dcl-s var_3 Uns(3) Inz;
Dcl-s count Uns(3) Inz;

Dow count <= 11;
Dsply var_1;
var_3 = var_1 + var_2;
var_1 = var_2;
var_2 = var_3;
count += 1;
Enddo;

End-Proc;

Here is my console information:
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 WARN Via 'product.json#extensionEnabledApiProposals' extension 'ms-vscode.vscode-selfhost-test-provider' wants API proposal 'testContinuousRun' but that proposal DOES NOT EXIST. Likely, the proposal has been finalized (check 'vscode.d.ts') or was abandoned.
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO Invoking resolveAuthority(wsl)...
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO [LocalProcess0][resolveAuthority(wsl,1)][0ms] obtaining proxy...
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO [LocalProcess0][resolveAuthority(wsl,1)][1ms] invoking...
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO [LocalProcess0][resolveAuthority(wsl,1)][1003ms] waiting...
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO [LocalProcess0][resolveAuthority(wsl,1)][2002ms] waiting...
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO [LocalProcess0][resolveAuthority(wsl,1)][3006ms] waiting...
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO [LocalProcess0][resolveAuthority(wsl,1)][3370ms] returned 127.0.0.1:57866
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO resolveAuthority(wsl) returned '127.0.0.1:57866' after 3370 ms
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO Creating a socket (renderer-Management-3398c46c-7b9f-48da-b04c-769298a330f9)...
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO Creating a socket (renderer-ExtensionHost-761635ac-cfa0-4a73-8344-80527cfd2d96)...
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO Creating a socket (renderer-Management-3398c46c-7b9f-48da-b04c-769298a330f9) was successful after 546 ms.
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO Creating a socket (renderer-ExtensionHost-761635ac-cfa0-4a73-8344-80527cfd2d96) was successful after 1259 ms.
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 INFO [perf] Render performance baseline is 67ms
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:1842 Overwriting grammar scope name to file mapping for scope source.rpg.
Old grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/PGMgregory/.vscode/extensions/barrettotte.ibmi-languages-0.6.12/syntaxes/rpg.tmLanguage.json.
New grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/PGMgregory/.vscode/extensions/nielsliisberg.rpg-0.2.1/syntaxes/rpg.tmLanguage.json
register @ workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:1842
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:1842 Overwriting grammar scope name to file mapping for scope source.yaml.
Old grammar file: file:///c%3A/Users/PGMgregory/AppData/Local/Programs/Microsoft%20VS%20Code/resources/app/extensions/yaml/syntaxes/yaml.tmLanguage.json.
New grammar file: vscode-remote://wsl%2Bfedora/home/pgmgregory/.vscode-server/extensions/redhat.vscode-yaml-1.12.2/syntaxes/yaml.tmLanguage.json
register @ workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:1842
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97 [Extension Host] Congratulations, your extension "vscode-ibmi-walkthroughs" is now active!
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97 [Extension Host] Congratulations, your extension "code-for-ibmi" is now active!
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97 [Extension Host] Developer environment: false
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97 [Extension Host] Congratulations, your extension "vscode-db2i" is now active!
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97 [Extension Host] Congratulations, your extension "vscode-ibmi-notebooks" is now active!
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:624 ERR [Extension Host] (node:20772) [DEP0005] DeprecationWarning: Buffer() is deprecated due to security and usability issues. Please use the Buffer.alloc(), Buffer.allocUnsafe(), or Buffer.from() methods instead.
(Use node --trace-deprecation ... to show where the warning was created)
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97 [Extension Host] (node:20772) [DEP0005] DeprecationWarning: Buffer() is deprecated due to security and usability issues. Please use the Buffer.alloc(), Buffer.allocUnsafe(), or Buffer.from() methods instead.
(Use node --trace-deprecation ... to show where the warning was created)
I @ workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97 [Extension Host] CPF2111: Library ILEDITOR already exists.
workbench.desktop.main.js:sourcemap:97 [Extension Host] Using new temp: /tmp/vscodetemp-O_4bUNrXDS

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worksofliam May 18, 2023
Maintainer

There are no errors in your log and it works ok for me.

Ensure the extension is correct: .rpgle or .sqlrpgle.

Gregory1701 May 18, 2023

Hmm... it is a .rpgle type source member. The only difference I'm seeing between yours and mine is I'm using dark theme?

Gregory1701 May 18, 2023

Yeah, aside from hurting my eyes, switching to light theme didn't do anything for me. 😎

worksofliam May 18, 2023
Maintainer

I bet the issue is due to the fact you have nielsliisberg.rpg installed. I believe there is a clash between two extensions registering support for rpgle.

Gregory1701 May 18, 2023

Ah, hah! That was it. I uninstalled that extension and now my Outline view is working. Thanks!

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