Visual Studio code C++ autocomplete does not work for variables created with auto declarator

Question

I am working on Visual Studio Code in a codebase with custom classes and when variables are declared using auto, my autocomplete will not work. Here is an example for a function returning a smart pointer to a custom class.

When using auto, I get "No suggestions"

If I manually declare the type, it works fine.

Is this a known issue? something I can try? Thank you.

how have you configured intellisense? are you using the c++ plugin intellisense or clang? — Alan Birtles
– Alan Birtles, Commented Nov 21, 2024 at 12:41

Osip Maryanov · Accepted Answer · 2024-11-21 12:43:23Z

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Yes, this is a known problem, unfortunately, when using the auto type, visual studio cannot determine the method fields and their types for a class, as far as I know, the only way to return tooltips is to explicitly indicate the type

answered Nov 21, 2024 at 12:43

Osip Maryanov

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Remy Lebeau Over a year ago

"this is a known problem" - do you have a source for that?

Osip Maryanov Over a year ago

I myself worked in a visual studio and came across it

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