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Unable to Step into Selection Sets and Entity Objects through Visual Code
Describe the bug I have been trying to use Visual Code to debug Autolisp and one of the issues that I am noticing is that I can't seem to step into the selection set or entity objects like I could do with the VLIDE. Below are some screenshots showing both the Visual Code and VLIDE screen.
To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior: To reproduce the behavior create a simple Autolisp function like the one I have in the screenshot or below. Next, draw some lines, circles, rectangles, on the screen and then use the function to select the objects.
(defun SelectionSetTest () (setq test (sseget)) )
Expected behavior Ideally, I would like to be able to double click or right click on the selection set and get the entities that are in that selection set. From there I would like to be able to double click or right click on the entity to see information about the entities. In the image showing the VLIDE you can see what I am talking about.
I double clicked on the selection set and it opened up the "PICKSET" window that showed the 4 entities (3 Circles and 1 Polyline) from there I was able to double click on the first circle in the list and get the "ACAD CIRCLE" window to pop up. From there I could double click on the layer and get the "AUTOCAD TABLE ENTRY" window to pop up.
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Desktop (please complete the following information):
- OS: Windows 10
- Version AutoCAD 2022
Additional context N/A
Hi @rubinoj21 , Thanks a lot for reporting this! And yes, I totally agree with you.
Hello,
Have there been any updates on this possibly being added to Visual Code? We utilize the VLIDE often and are unable to transition to Visual Code without this.
Also, do you know if there any plans to remove the VLIDE in future releases of AutoCAD and force the use of Visual Code?
Thank you
Hello @rubinoj21 ,
There's no plan to retire the VLIDE. We just don't add new features into it.
As to this issue/limitation, there will be a slight enhancement with the upcoming AutoCAD 2025. And meanwhile, we'll continue to make a thorough solution to the problem.
