Feather: "with(global)" gives an incorrect GM2021 error saying global cannot be referenced in this way

[sihammill]

Description

Using the below code show the tooltip on the global variable that it cannot be referenced in this way, however, when compiled it appears there is no issue referencing it in this way at all

with (global) {
   a = 1;
   b = 2;
   c = 4;
    
    show_debug_message(global);
}

Expected Change

If the 'global' variable is said to not be referenced in a 'with' statement, sure it should throw an error, or the tooltip on the 'global' variable be removed.

Steps To Reproduce

1. Start GameMaker
2. Create a new project and copy the above code in to an object
3. Hover over the global variable
4. See the issue
5. Run the project
6. See it works fine

How reliably can you recreate this issue using your steps above?

Always

Which version of GameMaker are you reporting this issue for?

2024.1300 (Betas)

Which operating system(s) are you seeing the problem on?

Windows 11

Are you running GameMaker from inside your Steam library?

None

Sample Package Attached?

• I have attached my bug package

Sample Project Added?

• I have included a small sample project

[rwkay]

This is actually possible in modern GML so I suspect the Feather error is just outdated - give me a shout Zach if you want to talk about it.

[zreedy]

Fixed. As Russell had mentioned, this is an archaic holdover from prior to GMLv2.3
I have removed GM2021 from the analysis that Feather will perform.