microsoft / microsoft/pxt-microbit
Offline app: Simulator new functions fail to load after adding Jacdac extension
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Description
Describe the bug
In the micro:bit offline app, simulator new functions fail to load after adding the Jacdac extension, displaying a "File not found. :(" error in the simulator area.
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Download and open the micro:bit offline app: Microsoft MakeCode Offline App
- Create a new project.
- Click Extensions and search for Jacdac.
- Select the Jacdac extension to add it to the project.
- Observe the new functions section at the bottom of the simulator.
Actual behavior
The simulator fails to load the new functions and displays the error message: “File not found. :(”.
Expected behavior
The simulator new functions should load and render correctly after adding the Jacdac extension, consistent with the behavior in the online editor.
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Additional context
1.OS: Windows 11 25H2
2.makecode.microbit.org version: 8.1.27
3.Microsoft MakeCode version: 12.3.22
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