Can't connect to vscode

[[Va...]]

Hello everyone,

I have recently started to get into scripting in ZEISS INSPECT 2025 but using the internal editor is really holding me back, so i tried to connect vscode using this guide: 

Using Visual Studio Code as an add-on editor — Add-On Documentation

However, when clicking on "Host: Disconnected" the only thing that happens is it tries to add a nonexisting folder to the workspace and doesn't connect.

When I change the Editor Port in INSPECT to something else, vscode gives me an error saying "Cannot connect to application" so i know that the settings are correct.

The settings in INSPECT also look a little different from the Guide, as  they are under Apps->API configuration and there appears to be an API key which is not mentioned anywhere else.

[[An...]]

Do you have the "ZEISS INSPECT Add-on Development" installed in VSC?

[[Va...]]

Yes, without it there wouldn't be a "Host: disconnected" Button.

I have also tried multiple versions of this addon.

[[An...]]

I have now also tested this with INSPECT 2025 - and also get no connection from VSC to INSPECT! With the INSPECT 2023 version, on the other hand, this works perfectly. I set the port to the same value 40000 in both versions.

[[Na...]]

Hello,

this is being updated and will be possible again with INSPECT 2025 Service Pack 1 - release is not too far away.

The documentation will be available at the same direction but for 2025:
https://zeissiqs.github.io/zeiss-inspect-addon-api/2025/howtos/using_vscode_editor/using_vscode_editor.html

Nanno

 

[[Ma...]]

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hello

any news about the update? i was also looking for api in the vs settings but there was not any option for the api

[[Ma...]]

Hi,

an update of the ZEISS INSPECT VSCode Extension will be released shortly.

Best regards,

Matthias

[[Ma...]]

Hello,

an update of the VSCode extension "ZEISS INSPECT App Development" has been released on ZEISS INSPECT App Development - Visual Studio Marketplace.

Please see Using Visual Studio Code as App editor — App Development Documentation for setup and usage.

Users of ZEISS INSPECT 2023 or earlier still have to keep using the VSCode extension version 2024.x.y.

Best regards,

Matthias

[[De...]]

Thanks Matthias,
I've followed the instructions, installed python 3.9, zeiss-inspect-api via pip, updated VScode extension to 2025.3.110, configured settings, choose 3.9 as python interpreter, & was able to connect,
but its not loading any add-ons / workspaces into the explorer as it did in 2023:

So although i'm 'connected' I see:

 

but I am connected & see all the elements in the zeiss inspect 2025 (blank)project:

 

disconnecting/reconnecting throws an error in bottom right comer:
"Cannot Connect to Application: Error: a provider for the scheme 'scriptfs' is already registered'


Not sure if its related, or just because I disconnected/reconnected.
(it doesn't appear on initial connection)

I tried uninstalling the zeiss inspect pluggin for vs-code, re-installing, restarting computer...etc. no luck.
then I tried un-installing vs-code, deleting %APPDATA%\Code & %USERPROFILE%\.vscode
then re-installing visual studio code / zeiss plugin, but still no luck.
Any idea on what could be causing this?