topic Re: Debug target is missing - how to set in VS 2010 Express? in ArcObjects SDK Questions

Debug target is missing - how to set in VS 2010 Express?

JakubSisak — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:44:55 GMT

I updated ArcGIS from 10.1 to 10.2 and recompiled all Addins with ArcObjects 10.2. I am having an issue with 1 addin that accesses a custom tool in a toolbox and want to debug the project. However, when i hit run I get a "...the debug target '' is missing" erro message. The path is still set to the Desktop10.1 target - HOW DO I RESET IT to Desktop10.2 in VS 2010 EXPRESS. I only found instruction on how this can be dine in the full version if VS but this option is not avaialble in the express version.

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Re: Debug target is missing - how to set in VS 2010 Express?

JakubSisak — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:58:54 GMT

Found it:
Open ProjectName.vbproj.user (Where ProjectName is the actual name of the project) in notepad and change Desktop10.1 to Desktop 10.2:

<PropertyGroup>
<StartAction>Program</StartAction>
<StartProgram>C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\Desktop10.1\bin\ArcMap.exe</StartProgram>
</PropertyGroup>

Re: Debug target is missing - how to set in VS 2010 Express?

DrewDowling — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 06:29:19 GMT

Another way is or right click on solution and chose properties then the debug tab. Next make sure the "Start external program" option i selected and brows to the correct ArcMap.exe path.