microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cmake-tools

Not able to re-select [Targets in Preset] from Build Target

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enhancement Feature: UI
Dominant language
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Description

### Brief Issue Summary

When you set a build target, you are unable to get back to [Targets in Preset]

### CMake Tools Diagnostics

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### Debug Log

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### Additional Information

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Research direction

No source files, tests, or entry points are identified. Reproduce the issue in VS Code with CMake Tools by setting a build target, then verify that the Targets in Preset option can be selected again.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cmake, typescript
Domain
build-system, developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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