Ignore Backup Folder Created by Tidy to Prevent False Error Reports

[IronJosie]

Hi,
I’m using the AutoIt extension for VS Code, and the built-in language server is very helpful because it shows syntax errors without running the script. However, I’m running into a problem when using Tidy.

Whenever Tidy formats a script, it creates a backup file in a Backup folder (e.g., FileName_old1.au3, FileName_old2.au3, etc.). The language server then analyzes these backup files as well, which leads to false error reports — especially when the script uses relative #include paths that are no longer valid inside the backup location.

Question:
Is it possible to configure the extension or language server to ignore certain folders (e.g., Backup) or specific file patterns (like _old.au3)? If not, would it be feasible to add such an option?

This would help avoid misleading error messages that come from automatically generated backup files.

Thanks in advance!

[sven-seyfert]

Hi @IronJosie,

I understand the issue and the idea behind it to ignore such folders/files 🤝 .

I am a bit unsure about the way of doing it. A configurable way is too much in my point of view, because it's not assumable that "Tidy" (or Au3Check) will ever change the folder name from "BackUp" to something else. That's why I personaly would add such exception hard coded. There are already constants in the VSCode extensions for these files, when I remember correctly - I will have a look.

If so, I would provide a PR for this enhancement in case I find the correct place(s) and @loganch at the end will decide if it's okay, worthy or what ever 😅 .

Best regards
Sven

[sven-seyfert]

PR #236 created and tested. Let's see what's @loganch will do 🤝 .

Best regards
Sven

[sven-seyfert]

I don't wanna bother you @loganch, but just in case this is unrecognized by you, 🛎️ ping.
No pressure, just a hint 🤝 .