moving TypeScript files in explorer fails to update/prompt imports when containing folder is moved · Microsoft/vscode#58987

2018-09-19T21:42:54.000Z

Report Issue to prefill these. --> - VSCode Version: 1.27.2 - OS Version: Win 10 - Typescript: 3.0.3 Steps to Reproduce: 0. Set update imports on move typescript setting to prompt 1. Create an empty project with 2 typescript files, one importing from the other. 2. In the explorer manually move the depended upon file to a new directory. You will be prompted to update the import. This works fine. 3. Now move that directory into ANOTHER new directory. 4. This time there is no prompt and the import will be broken

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Description

VSCode Version: 1.27.2
OS Version: Win 10
Typescript: 3.0.3

Steps to Reproduce:

Set update imports on move typescript setting to prompt
Create an empty project with 2 typescript files, one importing from the other.
In the explorer manually move the depended upon file to a new directory. You will be prompted to update the import. This works fine.
Now move that directory into ANOTHER new directory.
This time there is no prompt and the import will be broken

Contributor guide

Tech stack: typescript
Domain: developer experience
Issue type: bug
Difficulty: 3
Estimated time: 1-2 days
Activity status: blocked
Clarity: clear
Prerequisites: Familiarity with TypeScriptUnderstanding of VSCode extensions
Newbie friendliness: 35
Research direction: Examine the VSCode Explorer and TypeScript extension source code for file move and import update logic. Focus on how directory moves are handled compared to individual file moves. Review issue comments (e.g., #58987) for any hints or partial fixes. Look at the 'extensions/typescript language features' directory and 'src/vs/platform/explorer' for relevant code.