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9635560
over 4 years ago

Hi,

Really enjoying VS Code for ConnectIQ, despite some teething troubles. But frustrated with not being able to workout simple things that I am sure are really, really easy if you know how.

And I am certain that I am not alone!

So....

Rather than deluge the forum with lots of related threads, can we have this one as a general discussion thread for Q & A specifically for VS Code?

I'll start:

1. When you start running apps, (Ctrl+Shift+P >> "Connect IQ: Run app") it gives you a nice, searchable list of devices to get you started. But the second time you run it, that list is gone. How can I select a different build target for the simulator without restarting VS Code?

2. For testing an app, I need to use compiler args: Is there a keyboard shortcut to open Connect IQ settings as I need to change them a lot?

  • over 4 years ago in reply to Travis.ConnectIQ

    Thanks Travis.  I setup the command line environment and yep, I can start the simulator (from a macos terminal prompt).  BUT, when I try and run the monkeydo command it says "Unable to connect to simulator.".  Interestingly, my eclipse environment (2020-03 - 4.15.0) still works - that is, the simulator launches and runs the app.  I have VSCode referring to my app directly from the eclipse workspace.

  • over 4 years ago in reply to el34rob

    0.1.2 was just published which should address this issue.

  • over 4 years ago in reply to Kyle.ConnectIQ

    Thanks Kyle.  The simulator now starts in VSCode, but it's not running my app - it's just a blank window.  I have run the build process in VSCode and that looks like it completes - .PRG file is created.  Also, my app is still building and launching in the simulator on Eclipse.

    This is the output:

    > Executing task in folder TrainingPower: java -Dfile.encoding=UTF-8 -Dapple.awt.UIElement=true -jar /Users/rda/Library/Application Support/Garmin/ConnectIQ/Sdks/connectiq-sdk-mac-3.2.3-2020-10-13-c14e609bd/bin/monkeybrains.jar -o bin/TrainingPower.prg -f /Users/rda/OneDrive/Home/GarminConnect/eclipse-ws/TrainingPower/monkey.jungle -y /Users/rda/OneDrive/Home/GarminConnect/developer_key -d edge530 <


    Terminal will be reused by tasks, press any key to close it.

  • over 4 years ago in reply to el34rob

    Try just running your app again while the sim is open I've also seen this in windows.

    from the notes for the extension in VS Code

    Known Issues

    • The Connect IQ: Run App command may be required to run twice if the Connect IQ Simulator isn't already running
  • over 4 years ago in reply to jim_m_58

    Thanks Jim, just tried again.  No go.

  • over 4 years ago

    If I have created a project using VSCode, how can I get Eclipse to recognise it in order to use the Application Settings?

    I tried just doing an import from folder / source and it has imported it... but not recognised it as Connect IQ. :(

  • over 4 years ago in reply to 9635560

    you need to have :

          <buildSpec>
                    <buildCommand>
                            <name>connectiq.builder</name>
                            <arguments>
                            </arguments>
                    </buildCommand>
            </buildSpec>
            <natures>
                    <nature>connectiq.projectNature</nature>
            </natures>

    in the eclipse .project file to be recognize as a Connect IQ project

  • over 4 years ago in reply to vald70

    Thanks, I see that now. 

    Is there a menu option to change it? I remember finding something for a different technology in eclipse but no idea where. 

  • over 4 years ago in reply to 9635560

    don't know ! i just edit the file in any editor I have !

  • over 4 years ago

    Is this a bug or something else?
    When I "Connect IQ: Edit Products" and select all, I see "Vivolife"... which is a bit strange because:

    a) It doesn't appear to support... anything... certainly not widgets or data fields

    b) It doesn't appear in the Eclipse devices list

    c) It doesn't appear in the https://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/compatible-devices/ page

    Should Vivolife be there?