mathworks / mathworks/MATLAB-extension-for-vscode

Mac - Cannot launch separate MATLAB application when MATLAB is connected in Visual Studio Code

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Description

Issue Description

When I connect to MATLAB in Visual Studio Code and try to open the MATLAB editor, the editor does not launch without any errors. After disconnecting to MATLAB in Visual Studio Code, the editor launch.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Visual Studio Code
  2. Connect to MATLAB using the MATLAB extension
  3. Launch MATLAB editor from Launchpad

Expected Behavior

The MATLAB editor should launch.

Actual Behavior

MATLAB editor does not launch.

System Information

  • Operating System: macOS 12.6.3
  • Visual Studio Code Version: 1.77.3
  • MATLAB Version: R2022b Update 5
  • MATLAB Extension Version: v1.0.1

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue on macOS 12.6.3 with VS Code 1.77.3, MATLAB R2022b Update 5, and MATLAB extension v1.0.1. Connect to MATLAB through the extension, then launch the MATLAB editor from Launchpad and compare the behavior while connected and disconnected. Done means the editor launches while the connection remains active, with a regression check for the reported setup.

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Assessment

Tech stack
matlab, typescript, vscode
Domain
desktop, devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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