1.57.0 (macOS): window behaves different now (fullscreen & priority issues)

[bpasero]

We are seeing increased number of issues on macOS regarding VSCode window not behaving like before. This is likely a regression from https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/29235/files

This is a revert to Electron 12.0.7 and a revert of a commit I had pushed as workaround for this issue.

Workaround: none today, you can go back to 1.56.2 via download and configure update.mode to none or manual.

//cc @deepak1556

[ryenus]

Workaround: none today, you can go back to 1.56.2 via download

Maybe it's obvious, I had to disable automatic update by setting update.mode to none or manual.

[jamesb93]

I use Alfred to move between applications and currently VSCODE will retake control of priority whenever I use their spotlight replacement to change applications.

[jacobweber]

I'm guessing this is related to why command-H no longer hides VS Code some of the time? Seems to behave differently depending on which workspace window is open. This is on 1.57.0.

Never mind; looks like a Git Graph issue.

[jamesb93]

I'm guessing this is related to why command-H no longer hides VS Code some of the time? Seems to behave differently depending on which workspace window is open. This is on 1.57.0.

I always work in a workspace. Does it depend on whether or not you are in a workspace at all, or just on the workspace itself?

[jacobweber]

I always work in a workspace. Does it depend on whether or not you are in a workspace at all, or just on the workspace itself?

I didn't think there was a way to NOT be in a workspace, other than having all windows closed. But I'm generally working in single-folder workspaces. Anyway, it seems to depend on the particular window -- I have two open, and it's only happening when a certain one is in front. But if I close and reopen that one, it doesn't start happening for a while. If this upcoming recovery doesn't fix it, I'll try to narrow down the cause a little more.

[dennis-damico]

VSCODE will retake control of priority

I'm having the same issue when trying to switch applications with alt tab

[tricktron]

I downgraded to 1.56.2 and started vs-code from command line with code --disable-extensions .

Result: I can't render/show any files anymore:

The following warnings are shown in the developer console:

ERR (this.configurationService.getValue(...) || []).filter is not a function: TypeError: (this.configurationService.getValue(...) || []).filter is not a function

When I create a new file test2.txt I get the same error again.

Here you have the full log.

I am on Big Sur 11.4 and

Version: 1.56.2
Commit: 054a9295330880ed74ceaedda236253b4f39a335
Date: 2021-05-12T17:44:30.902Z (1 mo ago)
Electron: 12.0.4
Chrome: 89.0.4389.114
Node.js: 14.16.0
V8: 8.9.255.24-electron.0
OS: Darwin x64 20.5.0

Edit/Solution

Solved in #123749 (comment)

[realappie]

Yeah this issue is frustrating, the native tabs feature seems to be broken in the last upgrade. Every time I open a new window I get a new macOS space automatically opened

Edit: Disabling the native full screen setting seems to fix it for me.

[lehungdev]

Yeah this issue is frustrating, the native tabs feature seems to be broken in the last upgrade. Every time I open a new window I get a new macOS space automatically opened

Edit: Disabling the native full screen setting seems to fix it for me.

Yes, I had to revert to the old version because of this error.

[uphlewis]

I get the same issue using contexts to cmd + tab between windows on Catalina 10.15.7 (19H1217). VSCode just switches back to the front again. It seems inconsistent, i.e sometimes it doesnt do it. Super strange.

Version: 1.57.0
Commit: b4c1bd0a9b03c749ea011b06c6d2676c8091a70c
Date: 2021-06-09T17:22:31.215Z
Electron: 12.0.9
Chrome: 89.0.4389.128
Node.js: 14.16.0
V8: 8.9.255.25-electron.0
OS: Darwin x64 19.6.0

[Borongaj]

On macOS : VSCode 1.57.1 start, black screen, and close...

Edit : I had to start VSCode from command line. First try : same problem. Second try : VSCode 1.57.1 works.

[uphlewis]

Appears fixed on 1.57.1 thanks everyone