Edit and Continue for VSTA v2

Hi,

How can I enable VSTA v2 IDE to be able to debug with Edit and Continue feature?

Thanks,

Integrated.

Example: I have an application that loads an add-in. The IDE is lunched and then the user goes into the debug mode. Once the break point is hit, I would like to be able to change the code or add new code. Is that possible?

Yes, this is definintely possible for the case I described (application-level addins).  We will investigate why edit and continue is not working for macro project debugging and let you know what we learn. 

Gary,

I when and downloaded you demo for the ShapeAppMacroRecording (ShapeAppMacroRecordingCSharp-WithIPHTerminateOrphanedVSTA.zip).

Using this as a demo, in debug mode, I am unable to modify the code. I am getting the “Edit and Continue” message prompt saying “Changes are not allowed when the debugger has been attached to an already running process or the code being debugged was optimized at build or run time.”

In project properties, in build section, I unchecked optimize code and checked define debug constant.

Is there a way to allow for Edit and Continue in an VSTA v2 when an addin is loaded with an non-destructive debugging method?

Thanks,

We are looking for a way to do this. Will keep you posted

Thanks

Hi Gary,

I'm trying the same demo (ShapeAppMacroRecording) facing with the same trouble. Did you already take a look on it? Thanks

For seamless/nondestructive debugging, VSTA debugger attaches to the add-in's process. Therefore, in the case of nondestructive debugging, Edit and Continue is not supported.  Edit and Continue is supported for VSTA destructive debugging.

Ok, thats understandable Gary. It still would be nice to have it supported for both types but oh well. Either way, thanks for keeping us posted. :)

Ok, thats understandable Gary. It still would be nice to have it supported for both types but oh well. Either way, thanks for keeping us posted. :)