Template class breakpoints breaks if I make a change

Question

Hello

If I make a change to a method of a template class, the breakpoints wont be valid anymore unless I rebuild the entire project. Is there a shortcut ?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes, You should rebuild the project after you change the codes.

Not like the Script language, you can change the codes when you debug it.

Best regards,
Jesse

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Jesse Jiang [MSFT]
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Answer 2

I found the solution. A template class is not compiled like a regular .cpp file. Instead the code of the template class is expanded in the .cpp class which invokes the template class. So for the breakpoint to work, one must find the .obj file of the module which invokes the template class, delete it and re-link the project. This will prevent the need for a complete rebuild.

Answer 3

Thanks for sharing the solution.

Best regards,
Jesse

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Jesse Jiang [MSFT]
MSDN Community Support | Feedback to us