Problem with constructor becoming return type

[mkster]

I am defining a class A with constructor like this

--- @class A
A = {}

--- @return A
function A() end

Hovering anything that returns A gives me the following hover hint:

local a = A() -- hovering A

(2 non functional definition)
function A()
  -> function|A

Its there a way to specify the return type as class only to get the following?

function A()
  -> A

[sumneko]

It is currently not possible to achieve your needs.
For achieving it, it may need to introduce new features such as ---@constructor

[mkster]

Can I file an issue for that?

[sumneko]

Yes

[merlinblack]

I'm facing the same issue. For my C++ defined classes I've tried the same as mkster has done. I also use Lua defined classes and like my C++ ones, the constructor is implemented as a __call metamethod on the class table (C++ are userdata but same deal).

This is the last piece of the puzzle for me, and would mean I don't have to add cluttering @type annotations everywhere like this....

---@type Texture
local newTex <close> = Texture('LuaIsCool.png')

@mkster Did you file an issue?

[mkster]

#649 I think it was solved?