How to Debug a VB.Net COM .dll Written for an Office App?

[TCook]

Hello,

I am trying to build a .dll that I wish to expose to Office apps.

When I try to start the .dll, it will not run unless I add an executable
solution to the project or make the office executable the startup app.

Further, when I try to step through the code, it does not go to the VS.Net
debugger.

Can anyone advise what I need to do or what I'm doing wrong?

Thanks & Regards,

TC

 

[XL-Dennis]

Hi TC,

You need to change the default setting of 'Start external program' under the
Debug Tab and point to the Excel.exe file. The easiest way to do it is to
right click on 'My project' in the Solution Explorer windows and then select
the Debug tab.

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Dennis
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[TCook]

Hey Dennis,

I have done this but it does not allow one to step through the source code.
It uses the compiled .dll.

What do I have to do to get the debugger to step through the source?

Regards,

Todd

 

[XL-Dennis]

Todd,

OK and You can do the following:

1. Insert the wanted breakpoint in the code
2. Choose the command Debug | Start debugging

You see the keyboard commands to be used in debug mode in the menu.

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With kind regards,
Dennis
Weekly Blog .NET & Excel: http://xldennis.wordpress.com/
My English site: http://www.excelkb.com/default.aspx
My Swedish site: http://www.xldennis.com/

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

Also, make sure to build the setup project and do an installation so the
debug symbols are loaded and the breakpoints work correctly.