Renaming functionality not working at all

[JoseFMP]

This bug happens in all operating systems. No matter what I set-up. Happens in Windows, Linux, and Mac.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Click on a symbol with the right button (not package name)

2. Click on "Rename Symbol" option in the context menu
   

3. Enter the new different name of the symbol
   

4. Press enter (return key)

Expected behavior
Symbol is renamed

Actual behavior
Symbol is not renamed. the Output console will contain the error message:
Rename failed: gorename: can't find package containing ****
Where the stars point to the folder of your package. Wherever it is.


This is not particular of any source code. Happens everywhere.

VS Code version 1.27.2
Extension version: 0.6.89

[ramya-rao-a]

@JoseFMP

We use the gorename tool to provide the renaming feature. As per the error you have shared, it looks like the gorename tool is not able to find the package.

This can happen if your package is not under GOPATH

Are you using Go modules? If yes, the gorename doesnt yet support Go modules.

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[JoseFMP]

No go modules. I tried multiple configurations for GOPATH. Same result all the time. I mean. Is, this supposed to be working? I really have the same error in different machines with different projects and completely different set-ups.

[ramya-rao-a]

Yes, when not using Go modules, rename feature should work.

Run Go: Current GOPATH. That is the GOPATH used by all the Go tools in the extension. Is the result what you expect?

Also see GOPATH in VS Code

[JoseFMP]

@ramya-rao-a Yes $GOPATH is set-up correctly. The issue of renaming not working happens in all the golang projects I tried. It never ever worked.
However I do believe the projects are configured correctly since all other go-related tools are working properly.

[ramya-rao-a]

@JoseFMP Can you try running gorename from the command line and see if the tool succeeds?

[grazimdeoliveira]

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