python.envFile need to restart/reload vscode to take effect

[zlcnup]

Environment data

• VS Code version: 1.46.0
• Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): v2020.6.88468
• OS and version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.18363
• Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. Anaconda): 3.6
• Jedi or Language Server? (i.e. what is "python.jediEnabled" set to; more info How to update the language server to the latest stable version #3977): both

Expected behavior

I set PYTHONPATH in the python.envFile for autocomplete. I hoped the PYTHONPATH can take effect immediately when I changed the PYTHONPATH.

Actual behavior

I need to restart or reload vscode for autocomplete to take effect after modifying the PYTHONPATH.

[karthiknadig]

This will be an enhancement. We have marked this issue as "needs decision" to make sure we have a conversation about your idea. We plan to leave this feature request open for at least a month to see how many 👍 votes the opening comment gets to help us make our decision.

[luabud]

Thanks for the suggestion! We talked about it with the team and we have unfortunately decided we will not be moving forward with this idea. We think there isn't an enough widespread need for this to warrant the maintenance cost for the feature. However, we will consider this scenario when addressing #6544.