5. Creating a Workspace

If VS Code is available, a .vscode directory with all needed configurations is generated when running .\fox.ps1 waf configure. The generated workspace is properly configured.

5.1. Launching VS Code

It is best to use the provided launcher script .\fox.ps1 ide to open VS Code as then all environment variables are automatically correctly set.

If using fox.py is not desired the following steps need to be taken into account:

  1. All required build tools etc. need to be in path and environment variables need to be correctly set.

  2. Open VS Code.

  3. Goto File->Open Folder and select the cloned foxBMS 2 repository.

5.2. Build Tasks

Build commands are executed by running Build Tasks.

A Build Task is executed either selecting Terminal->Run Build Task from the menu or pressing Ctrl + Shift + B.

A list of possible build commands is shown and the desired one can be executed by clicking with the cursor or navigating with the arrow keys and pressing Enter.

5.3. Hints

These are the default shortcuts in VS Code. They can be adapted to fit the user’s needs.

  1. Jumping to definition: F12

  2. Show all references: Shift + F12

  3. Find file: Ctrl + P

  4. Open command palette: Ctrl + Shift + P

  5. Search within active file: Ctrl + F

  6. Search within whole project: Ctrl + Shift + F

  7. Run Build Tasks: Ctrl + Shift + B

  8. Open header file to active source file: Alt + O

  9. Navigate history: Ctrl + Tab

  10. Navigate back: Alt + Left

  11. Navigate forward: Alt + Right