C# IDE ?

[Z.K.]

Why is it that I cannot see what mode I am in in C# like I can with C++.
In C++ there is a combobox with Debug or Release and you can change
between them. C# does not seem to have this ability though there is a
release and a debug folder and both seem to be created when the program
is compiled. I am using C# Express 2008.

Z.K.

 

[Jeff Johnson]

Why is it that I cannot see what mode I am in in C# like I can with C++.
In C++ there is a combobox with Debug or Release and you can change
between them. C# does not seem to have this ability though there is a
release and a debug folder and both seem to be created when the program is
compiled. I am using C# Express 2008.

In the full Visual Studio IDE there is a combo on the Standard toolbar like
you described. I've never used the Express versions, but if you can
right-click and customize the toolbar, look under the Build commands for (I
believe) the Solutions Configurations item.

 

[Marc Gravell]

It is Express Edition that lacks this feature; Visual Studio (with C#
etc) has full configuration support.

Marc
[C# MVP]

 

[Jeff Johnson]

It is Express Edition that lacks this feature; Visual Studio (with C#
etc) has full configuration support.

So does the Express IDE always build both whenever you compile?

 

[Chris Dunaway]

It is Express Edition that lacks this feature; Visual Studio (with C#
etc) has full configuration support.

Marc
[C# MVP]

I have the full version of VSTS 2008 and the configuration drop down
was not visible by default. I had to specifically add it to the
toolbar.

Don't know if that's true for everyone.

Chris

 

[TAB]

I am using VS2008 C# Express, and I've got the combox with debug/release
option.
But I can't rember if it was default or if it was something I had to select
in customize/options?
Can't find it either

tab

It is Express Edition that lacks this feature; Visual Studio (with C#
etc) has full configuration support.

Marc
[C# MVP]

I have the full version of VSTS 2008 and the configuration drop down
was not visible by default. I had to specifically add it to the
toolbar.

Don't know if that's true for everyone.

Chris

 

[henk holterman]

Why is it that I cannot see what mode I am in in C# like I can with C++.
In C++ there is a combobox with Debug or Release and you can change
between them.

Like others have said, it's default in the full version. I also have
Express 2008 (SP1) running and it also has the combobox. You can find
(edit/add) it by right-clicking a toolbar, Customize, Commands tab,
Rearrange Commands, select Toolbars. I have it on the Standard toolbar
and it is called "Solution Configurations"

But it may just be hiding behind that extension thingy (small drop-down
button) on the far right of your toolbar(s).

-hh-

 

[Peter Macej]

It usually helps if you check "Show advanced build configurations" in
Tools, Options menu, Project and Solutions, General section. If that
doesn't help, you need to place it manually on the toolbar as already
mentioned by others. See http://www.helixoft.com/blog/archives/18

 

[Z.K.]

It usually helps if you check "Show advanced build configurations" in
Tools, Options menu, Project and Solutions, General section. If that
doesn't help, you need to place it manually on the toolbar as already
mentioned by others. See http://www.helixoft.com/blog/archives/18

Thanks alot, it works now.

Z.K.

 

[Z.K.]

Why is it that I cannot see what mode I am in in C# like I can with C++.
In C++ there is a combobox with Debug or Release and you can change
between them. C# does not seem to have this ability though there is a
release and a debug folder and both seem to be created when the program
is compiled. I am using C# Express 2008.

Z.K.

Thanks all for the great information. I was able to get it to work on
one of my PCs, but on the other one when I go to tools->Import and
Export settings, I get an exception error. Anyone know why and how I
can fix this or do I need to reinstall C# express.

Z.K.