Question 1

How do I debug a ROS launch file in VS Code with vscode-ros?

Accepted Answer

Use the automatic launch.json creation by selecting the ROS option in the debug tab, or manually add a configuration with type 'ros' and specify the launch file path. The extension supports both ROS1 XML and ROS2 Python/XML launch files, as detailed in the tutorials.

Question 2

vscode-ros vs using ROS with Eclipse or command line tools?

Accepted Answer

vscode-ros integrates deeply with VS Code's modern IDE features like IntelliSense and debugging, offering a more streamlined experience than Eclipse or CLI tools. However, it lacks simulation debugging support that might be available elsewhere, so evaluate based on your workflow needs.

Question 3

Can I use vscode-ros with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) or Docker?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the extension includes tutorials for using it with WSL and containers, allowing ROS development in isolated environments while leveraging VS Code's capabilities, as shown in the Deep Dive episodes.

Question 4

How to manually set up launch.json for ROS debugging if automatic creation fails?

Accepted Answer

Create a .vscode/launch.json file and add a configuration block with 'type': 'ros', 'request': 'launch', and the full path to your launch file. You can also specify arguments and exclude tools like RViz, as explained in the manual configuration section.

Question 5

Does vscode-ros support previewing URDF files?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it includes a URDF preview feature that updates automatically when the file is saved, using ROS Web Tools for visualization within VS Code, accessible via the ROS: Preview URDF command.

Question 6

Is there a way to disable telemetry in vscode-ros?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can disable telemetry by setting 'telemetry.enableTelemetry' to false in VS Code settings, as the extension respects this global option, mentioned in the Data and Telemetry section.

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