Saving with explicit file name (`:w [file]`) doesn't work and no errors
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kind/bug
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- TypeScript
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Description
Describe the bug
When trying to save the existing file as a new file using :w filename_new format nothing happens and no errors.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Open existing file
- Update the file
- Run the cmd :w newfilename
Expected behavior
Using :w filename should save as a new file but nothing seems to happen
- Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.20.0
- VSCode version: 1.55.2
- OS: Windows 10 Enterprise version 1909
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue in VSCodeVim by opening an existing file, editing it, and running :w newfilename. Trace the TypeScript handling for the :w command and verify that the edited buffer is saved under the requested new filename without an error.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100