VS code Task Runner Tutorial

Task Runner Tutorial

This tutorial is a step by step guide to installing the task runner extension as well as utilizing a custom button, which function is to run the GAMS code exactly like the Run (F9) button in GAMS studio.

Warning:

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It is recommended that you follow this tutorial after you have successfully completed the Tutorial.md and have cloned the repository with all the necessary extensions.

Step by step guide

• First step is to make sure you have access to the shared google drive. If not, you should contact your supervisor to grant you access.

• Secondly you have to navigate to the Shared with me tab in the left hand column.

• Third step is to download the folder .vscode, which is shared by Anastasis Giannousakis.

• Fourth step is to extract all files from the zipped downloaded file and copy & paste the entire folder inside the cloned repository folder.

• After that, open Vs code and navigate to the extension tab in the left hand sidebar.

• The sixth step is to search for the Task Runner extension by Sana Ajani and install it.

• Lastly restart Vs code, open the cloned repository folder and click on the explorer tab, in the left hand sidebar. On the bottom of the opened tab you should see the Task Runner drop down list. Click on it and the GAMS button should be visible.

You are all set up!!!