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autocompletion does not work for import statements due to the completion rules specified

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25/100
Issue type
Bug
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Needs clarification
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Stale
Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling

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Start by reviewing the completion rules for import statements in MagicPython and compare them with the solution discussed in the linked Anaconda issue. Verify the behavior in Sublime Text 3 with MagicPython; done means autocomplete remains visible while typing Python import statements.

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  • Sublime Text 3 3.2.2, Build 3211:
  • Ubuntu 20.04:
  • BlackRain:
  • From package control:

The issue is that due to some bug in ST3 autocompletes gets hidden when typing in import. Here's the issue being discussed in Anaconda forums and it has a solution
https://github.com/DamnWidget/anaconda/issues/324

You can get around it using this when using default Python syntax but not when using MagicPython
https://github.com/DamnWidget/anaconda#auto-complete-for-import-behaves-badly

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