[BUG] Failure to compile in VSCode after making any changes to Configuration.h and Configuration_adv.h Files

[WyattNotEarp]

Did you test the latest bugfix-2.1.x code?

Yes, and the problem still exists.

Bug Description

I'm trying to configure Marlin-Bugfix-2.1.X for a BTT SKR Mini E3 V3 Board. I've got a lot of mods done to this printer and it requires a lot of changes to Configuration.h & Configuration_adv.h. If I simply compile the firmware without making any changes, it results in success. However, once a single change is made, I get a long list of errors pertaining to BOTH and EITHER statements. My research leads me to believe its a failure to define EITHER and BOTH in Marlin/src/core/macros.h. In the macros.h file placing #define EITHER(V1,V2) ANY(V1,V2) and recompiling, results in only having errors for BOTH statements shown below. Can Someone show me a way to define BOTH(V1,V2) in that folder that could result in a successful compile. Perhaps this would be a worthwhile addition to the folder if this is the actual problem. I greatly appreciate your time.

Configuration.zip

Configuration_adv.zip

macros.zip

Some of the changes I made

1. Any typical for setting up a probe for the 5 pin connector and its respective pins. Probe_Z_Babystepping, end stop changes, stuff like that.
2. Adjusted the currents for the oversized motors I have on all of my axis( so I don't have to do this again later ).
3. Adjusted E-steps.
4. Hot End Max temp 315C
5. Thermistor type.
6. Probably some other things as well

Errors while trying to configure,

Placing #define EITHER(V1,V2) ANY(V1,V2) on line between #define ANY and #define All will remove all of my missing binary operator before token "(" problems on EITHER statement lines.

Bug Timeline

First time compiling marlin. No prior experience.

Expected behavior

Successful Compile

Actual behavior

Failure to Compile

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open VSCode
2. Auto build marlin with marlin-bugfix-2.1.x with Creality/Ender-3 Pro/BigTreeTech SKR Mini E3 3.0 files transfered over.
3. Make changes
4. Build Marlin

Version of Marlin Firmware

Marlin-Bugfix-2.1.X

Printer model

Creality Ender 3 Pro

Electronics

BTT SKR Mini E3 V3.0

Add-ons

TFT35, E3D V6, CR Touch Probe, Belted Z,

Bed Leveling

None

Your Slicer

Cura

Host Software

Pronterface

Don't forget to include

• A ZIP file containing your Configuration.h and Configuration_adv.h.

Additional information & file uploads

No response

[ellensp]

EITHER and BOTH macro was deliberately removed from Marlin bugfix after users complained there are to many macros that do that same thing.

See #25908

Your Configs are out of date

replace BOTH with ALL
replace EITHER with ANY

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[WyattNotEarp]

I'll remember that in the future. I have no PC coding experience yet but as much similarity as it has with Fanuc Macro B, hopefully one day I'll actually get to help you guys out. Thanks for the quick and thorough reply.

[nicwilson58]

This makes absolutely no sense whatsoever, they are macros, so what if they are there, does it really matter? Ever heard of backward compatibility? instead you waste time on such trivial things, every revision constantly renaming defines, removing macros. It escapes me that you programmers have so much time on your hands to waste it on such trivial nonsense.

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[thinkyhead]

@nicwilson58 — You could simply ask why the change was made rather than attacking us. If you would like to understand the rationale for this change, there is a discussion on the Marlin Discord about it. If you disagree with this change, please add your feedback to that discussion.