IDE V2.0.0 : Tab bar showing file paths?

bob_a_builder · September 22, 2022, 7:29pm

Just come back to Arduino after a break using 1ver 1.8.5
Now downloaded v2.0.0.

My tab bar is showing the file name AND the full path of the file, making each tab very big and quite difficult to access each sub file

I can't believe this is correct way of the Tabs working or at least should not be the default option

I can't see any option to remove the file path from the Tabs title ?

Can anyone help please ?

Link to screenshot
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sNDVm5qGMc2otxf77

ptillisch · September 22, 2022, 7:56pm

Hi @bob_a_builder. Thanks for your report.

This is not correct and so there is no option to remove it.

This bug has occurred repeatedly in various incarnations. For example:

github.com/arduino/arduino-ide

Tabs also show the path

opened 05:07PM - 03 Dec 21 UTC

closed 12:59AM - 19 Jul 22 UTC

VladimirVecera

topic: code type: imperfection

I use multiple files in the project and unfortunately after upgrading from beta …11 to RC1 I have a problem with the open file names in the project. In addition to the name, the path is also displayed, so the whole tab is nonsense. **Screenshots** ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/64955913/144643289-9fae01ad-de91-4cdc-a268-02aa54657994.png) **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: Windows 10 64bit - Version: RC1

github.com/arduino/arduino-ide

"Go to Definition" results in duplicate tabs when target is in sketch created in previous IDE version

opened 07:21AM - 13 Jun 22 UTC

closed 08:11AM - 22 Jun 22 UTC

per1234

conclusion: resolved topic: code type: imperfection criticality: high

### Describe the problem The Arduino IDE's language server-based "Go to defin…ition" feature reveals the definition of a code component. If that definition is in a file that is not already open in an editor tab, a tab must be added for that file. If the file is already open in a tab then that tab is simply selected and the cursor placed at the start of the definition. 🐛 If the sketch was created in an earlier version of the Arduino IDE, "Go to definition" for a definition within one of the open sketch editor tabs causes the creation of a confusing duplicate tab instead of simply using the existing tab. ### To reproduce 1. Start Arduino IDE 2.0.0-rc6. 1. Select **File > New** from the Arduino IDE menus. 1. Create a sketch that contains a function definition and a call to that function: ```cpp void setup() { foo(); } void loop() {} void foo() {} ``` 1. Save the sketch to any convenient name and location. 1. Select **File > Quit** from the Arduino IDE menus. 1. Start the latest version of the Arduino IDE. 1. Open the sketch you created if it is not already. 1. Select any board with language server support (e.g., Arduino Uno) from the **Tools > Board** menu in the Arduino IDE. 1. Select the editor. 1. Right click on the function call: ```cpp foo(); ``` 1. Select "**Go to Definition**" from the context menu. 🐛 A duplicate tab is created. 🐛 The cursor is only moved to the start of the function definition in the newly created tab, and that tab is not selected, so the user is not guided to the function definition in any meaningful way. ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/8572152/173300516-09b01329-8451-43e8-82b3-ec6f034d45d3.png) ### Expected behavior Duplicate tabs are not created. ### Arduino IDE version 2.0.0-rc7 ### Operating system Windows ### Operating system version Windows 10 ### Additional context Related: - https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues/1044 - https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/pull/1024 - https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues/656 - https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues/793 --- Originally reported at https://forum.arduino.cc/t/ctrl-click-navigation/1000117/19 ### Issue checklist - [X] I searched for previous reports in [the issue tracker](https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues?q=) - [X] I verified the problem still occurs when using the latest [nightly build](https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide#nightly-builds) - [X] My report contains all necessary details

However, I thought it had been fixed once and for all so I am surprised to see this.

Have you used any previous version of Arduino IDE 2.x (e.g. 2.0.0-beta.12, 2.0.0-rc4) on that machine before the 2.0.0 version you are using currently? In the past, these paths have been caused by the configuration data established by a different version of the Arduino IDE. In that case, the workaround was to clear the problematic configuration data.

bob_a_builder · September 22, 2022, 8:42pm

Thanks for the update - good to hear its NOT intended operation

Yes - I did have an early beta of 2 installed on this pc

As per one of the earlier reports you pointed me too, the issue is only seen when the IDE starts up with a historic project loaded . Tabs work as expected when you start a new project

After I installed the new v2.0.0 today, I had problems with its starting up
i.e. It didn't start up at all as far as i could see, although there were references to it in task manager
So i uninstalled the earlier beta and the new v2.0.0 , rebooted, re-installed v2.0.0

v2.0.0 now started up ok, but with this Tabs issue

Since I have un-installed previous beta, I'm not sure where I should look to clear the suspect config data ?
Do you have any suggestions please ?
Thanks

ptillisch · September 22, 2022, 9:50pm

The workaround is to delete the folder that contains the problematic configuration data. This is only convenience data like remembering which board you had selected the last time you opened the sketch, so deleting it shouldn't result in any serious impact.

I'll provide instructions:

Select File > Quit from the Arduino IDE menus if it is running.
Delete the following folder:
```
C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\arduino-ide\
```
Please be very careful when deleting things from your computer. When in doubt, back up!
ⓘ If looking for it with your file browser or command line, note that the C:\Users\<user name>\AppData folder is hidden by default. On Windows "File Explorer", you can make it visible by opening the "View" menu, then checking the box next to "☐ Hidden items".
Start the Arduino IDE.

Hopefully the problem of the path shown in tabs will no longer occur.

bob_a_builder · September 22, 2022, 10:07pm

Yes - that issue is now resolved

Thanks very much for your very quick help with this !

ptillisch · September 22, 2022, 10:55pm

You are welcome. I'm glad it is working now.

Regards,
Per

max44 · September 28, 2022, 3:21am

I have followed the github comments. This deletion of folder is the only thing that has resolved my issue.
Cheers

system · March 27, 2023, 3:21am

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