vscode macOS c++ debug external console does nothing

[hellblazer33]

Type: Debugger

Describe the bug

I am on vscode on mac trying to debug c++ In program where we have to input but it doesnt work as vscode launches external console(terminal) but nothing happens in the terminal.

I am using "externalConsole: true" the terminal launches but debugger doesnt work after launching terminal and nothing happens.

if "externalConsole: false" and program without input then it works perfectly.
I think its problem with latest vscode update for macos.I have windows too and there external console works perfectly while debugging.

• OS and Version: MacOS Catalina 1.44.2
• VS Code Version: 1.44.2
• C/C++ Extension Version: 0.27.0

here is my launch.json config.

   {
  "version": "0.2.0",
  "configurations": [
    
    {
      "name": "clang++ - Build and debug active file",
      "type": "cppdbg",
      "request": "launch",
      "program": "${fileDirname}/${fileBasenameNoExtension}",
      "args": [],
      "stopAtEntry": false,
      "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
      "showDisplayString": false,
      "environment": [],
      "externalConsole": true,
      "internalConsoleOptions": "openOnSessionStart",
      "MIMode": "lldb",
      "logging": {
        "moduleLoad": false,
        "programOutput": true,
        "trace": false
      },
      "preLaunchTask": "clang++ build active file",
      "osx": {
        "MIMode": "lldb" 
      }
    }

Here is the code i am trying to debug.
`

#include<iostream>
using namespace std;

int main(){
    int a,b,s;
     a=5;
     cout<<"Enter Number";
     cin>>b;
    if((a<200)&&(b<200)){
        s = a + b;
        cout<<s<<endl;
    }
    return 0;
}

log
--> R (setFunctionBreakpoints-5): {"type":"response","request_seq":5,"success":true,"command":"setFunctionBreakpoints","body":{"breakpoints":[]},"seq":167} <-- C (configurationDone-6): {"command":"configurationDone","type":"request","seq":6} --> E (output): {"type":"event","event":"output","body":{"category":"console","output":"1: (3090) Send Event AD7LoadCompleteEvent\n"},"seq":171} 1: (3090) Send Event AD7LoadCompleteEvent --> R (configurationDone-6): {"type":"response","request_seq":6,"success":true,"command":"configurationDone","body":{},"seq":170} --> E (output): {"type":"event","event":"output","body":{"category":"stdout","output":"Warning: Debuggee TargetArchitecture not detected, assuming x86_64.\n"},"seq":174} Warning: Debuggee TargetArchitecture not detected, assuming x86_64. --> E (output): {"type":"event","event":"output","body":{"category":"console","output":"1: (3100) <-1012-exec-run\n"},"seq":176} 1: (3100) <-1012-exec-run <-- C (threads-7): {"command":"threads","type":"request","seq":7} --> R (threads-7): {"type":"response","request_seq":7,"success":true,"command":"threads","body":{"threads":[]},"seq":179}

[omcnoe]

I am having the same experience, Terminal.app pops up, but no debug session starts...

[Diffumist]

I had the same problem with Manjaro KDE before, but when I changed terminal.external.linuxExec to kconsole (KDE's default terminal) the problem was solved, but it didn't work in Mac OSX, I think it was a problem with VScode's call to terminal.

[hellblazer33]

I had the same problem with Manjaro KDE before, but when I changed terminal.external.linuxExec to kconsole (KDE's default terminal) the problem was solved, but it didn't work in Mac OSX, I think it was a problem with VScode's call to terminal.

I posted to vscode github too but they said there is no problem with it and its a problem with cpp extension

[omcnoe]

This is the the same issue as #5079, the workaround from that issue #5079 (comment) worked for me.

[WenshengGe]

Same problem on macOS Big Sur.
The only thing working is to launch vscode from a terminal (with code). externalConsole work as expected.

[pythonreactor]

Same problem on macOS Big Sur.
The only thing working is to launch vscode from a terminal (with code). externalConsole work as expected.

Can you explain what you mean? Maybe throw some steps up? Thanks @WenshengGe

[wrist]

I also came accross the problem.
At first, I installed code command from VSCode command pallet invoked by Shift+Cmd+p with the below command.

Then, I executed code command from Terminal.app to launch new Visual Studio Code instance.
In such way, "externalConsole": true setting worked as expected too.

[lionelr96]

Has there been any update on this issue since?