Program Debug Database

[Guest]

Hey guys,

i have a project with several .dll added to it ... in the bin folder i have a '.pdb (Program Debug Database)' File for every .dll.
What are these ? do i need them to run the main .exe? and finally, how do i stop them from being created?

THANX IN ADVANCE

 

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

i have a project with several .dll added to it ... in the bin folder i
have a '.pdb (Program Debug Database)' File for every .dll.

What are these ? do i need them to run the main .exe? and finally, how
do i stop them from being created?

They are used for debugging the application. You can turn creation of
this file off by going to the project's properties -> "Configuration
Settings" -> "Build" -> [ ] "Generate debug information".

You can change the build mode in the IDE's main window. You will find a
combobox in the toolbar there, showing "Debug". Just select "Release"
in this control.

 

[Patrick Steele [MVP]]

Hey guys,

i have a project with several .dll added to it ... in the bin folder i have a '.pdb (Program Debug Database)' File for every .dll.
What are these ? do i need them to run the main .exe? and finally, how do i stop them from being created?

Those contain debugging information. You compiled your DLL's in
"Debug" mode. Re-compile them in "Release" mode and you won't get them
(and your DLL's may be a little smaller too).