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Wish: Is there a way to show Variables when executing line (F5) or block (F8)
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Description
Hi there
maybe I´m working different then any other or I´m working wrong, but thats the way im doing it.
Defining a variable is mostly one line. For example: ** $proc=(Get-WmiObject win32_processor).LoadPercentage**
After writing I mark the line and execute it via F5, so the variable is filled.
If I want to see how its filled I have to mark it and press again F5. It would be easyier to see it as its filled.
I hope I could clarify what I mean - or is somewhere already a setting I didn´t found yet.
Thanks
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Start by reviewing how the VS Code PowerShell extension handles F5 and F8 execution, then identify how variable values are currently exposed after a line or block runs. The issue names no files or tests, so first locate the relevant command and debugging or output entry points. Done means the requested variable value is shown immediately after execution with behavior defined for both F5 and F8.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- powershell, vscode
- Domain
- developer-experience, tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100