vscode c file outline not working

[noullove]

Version: 1.28.2 (user setup)
Commit: 7f3ce96
Date: 2018-10-17T00:23:51.859Z
Electron: 2.0.9
Chrome: 61.0.3163.100
Node.js: 8.9.3
V8: 6.1.534.41
Architecture: x64

• VSCode Version: 1.28.2
• OS Version: Windows 10 Home

Steps to Reproduce:

1. open c sample file
   

2. outline view function list not showing (loading symbols...)

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

[vscodebot]

(Experimental duplicate detection)
Thanks for submitting this issue. Please also check if it is already covered by an existing one, like:

• File: Open not working (#61379)
• outline always loading (#61783)

[vscodebot]

This issue is caused by an extension, please file it with the repository (or contact) the extension has linked in its overview in VS Code or the marketplace for VS Code. See also our issue reporting guidelines.

Happy Coding!

[weinand]

file against C/C++ extension

[noullove]

Opening a file with the folder open will work properly.
However, it does not work if you open the file only.

[weinand]

Yes, most likely the C/C++ extension can't find the necessary project information if only a single file and not the project folder was opened.