Typedef of enumeration does not show references

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cpp
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reverse-engineering

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Reproduce the issue in Binary Ninja using the enum and typedef declarations shown, then compare references when the enum is used directly versus through my_enum. Trace the type-view reference handling for both names. Done means references are visible for the typedef-based enum in the types view.

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Component: UI Effort: Low Impact: Medium UI: Cross References UI: Types

Binary Ninja Version: 3.4.4090-dev
Platform: Windows 11 Version 22H2

Let's say I have a enumeration like this:

enum _my_enum {
    a = 1,
    b = 2,
    c = 3
}

If I use this enumeration in decompilation as _my_enum directly, then I can see the references of it in types view when I click on _my_enum. But if I create a new type like typedef enum _my_enum my_enum then using the newly created my_enum in decompilation (I do this in order to get rid of enum keyword), I can not see the references by clicking on _my_enum or my_enum in types view.

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