Export Compilation Database opens a new explorer window each time it's run

[marovira]

To reproduce:

1. Open any solution.
2. Right-click on any project and select Clang Power Tools > Export Compilation Database
3. See that an explorer window opens when the process is finished.

This behaviour is problematic whenever the solution is frequently updated and the compilation database needs to be regenerated. Currently, the only workarounds are:

• Close the explorer window each time it opens.
• Wait until the compilation database doesn't need to be updated and then close all the open windows at once (there could be several at this point).

It would be nice if Clang Power Tools offered an option to toggle this behaviour on/off as needed.
Note that since the output path of the compilation database is shown on the output window, there is still a way to know where the file ended up.

[mariru27]

Hi @marovira,

Thanks for the feedback! We understand the issue and will implement an option to toggle the Explorer window opening after generating the compilation database. We'll keep you updated

Kind regards,
Marina