debugging an application and using the Output window?

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When I'm trying to debug an app in VS, I'm trying to get the value of a
variable by typing out a question mark and then the variable name. But when
I do that I get an error from the Output Window. :< I know this can be
done, and I've done it before, but I can't remember how I flipped the "mode"
of the Output window. Does anyone have any ideas or have you seen this
before?

Thanks.
 
Is your applicatoin in the run state when you attempt to view the variable?
If it is running and simply waiting for input (ie. Console.ReadLine()) you
will still have to pause the process before checking the variable's value.


bob
 
Use immed to switch to immediate mode and not need the question mark. Use
cmd to switch from immed to command mode and then require the question mark.

HTH

Dale Preston
MCAD, MCDBA, MCSE
 
Use immed to switch to immediate mode and not need the question mark. Use
cmd to switch from immed to command mode and then require the question
mark.
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WHOA! immed and cmd? I have to google on those commands. Thank you! I
knew I wasn't going nuts when I was trying it and it wasn't working. Thanks
Dale and Bob.

Thanks guys for your time! :>
 
WHOA! immed and cmd? I have to google on those commands. Thank you! I
Sorry Dale, I just reread this and thought maybe you might have thought I
was making fun of you with the WHOA. But I'm not, I just didn't realize you
could switch the "mode" for that window like that. Reminds me of my vi days
(ssssssshhhhhhhhudder :>).

But I do have to go google on that, or do you have any handy links
available?

Thanks and have a good one! :>
 
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