Conditional Compilation

[Robin Tucker]

Is there a #define equivalent for VB.NET? I'm wanting to begin
implementation of a new feature in my software, but to hide it in release
builds until it's ready. Any ideas?

 

[Guest]

Is there a #define equivalent for VB.NET? I'm wanting to begin

implementation of a new feature in my software, but to hide it in release
builds until it's ready. Any ideas?

If all you want to do is differentiate between debug and release versions,
then:

#If DEBUG Then
' stuff you want to hide
#End If

 

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

Is there a #define equivalent for VB.NET? I'm wanting to begin
implementation of a new feature in my software, but to hide it in release
builds until it's ready.

Visual Basic Language Reference -- Directives
<URL:http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/vblr7/html/vaoridirectivesvba.asp>

 

[Robin Tucker]

Ahhh superb. Thanks.

If all you want to do is differentiate between debug and release versions,
then:

#If DEBUG Then
' stuff you want to hide
#End If

 

[Jay B. Harlow [MVP - Outlook]]

Robin,
In addition to #If DEBUG Then

There is also a Conditional attribute which I find handy.

<Conditional("DEBUG")> _
Public Sub Test()
End Sub

The Test sub will always be created, however it will conditionally be called
based on whether its a DEBUG build or not.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...diagnosticsconditionalattributeclasstopic.asp

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d.../en-us/csspec/html/vclrfcsharpspec_17_4_2.asp

--
Hope this helps
Jay [MVP - Outlook]
..NET Application Architect, Enthusiast, & Evangelist
T.S. Bradley - http://www.tsbradley.net


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