[1.0/1.1] Which EXE after compile/build?

Hi all,
when using MS Visual C#.net, after i make a Build -> Build <project name>, it is purpose to compile my code to an exe file, right? i realise that there are exe file in the bin and obj, so which is the correct one? y is there 2 exe file in the 1st place? hope someone can ans this query. thks in advance.


longwar

You use the bin folder. The obj folder is for intermediate files created during the build process.

hi all,
i just realised there is a Debug and Release folder inside bin folder. so which one is the correct one again this time?

longwar

What would you guess? The Debug folder is for debugging. The Release folder is for releasing.

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Originally Posted by jmcilhinney

What would you guess? The Debug folder is for debugging. The Release folder is for releasing.

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Sherlock!


Also, which one is newer depends which build configuration you have active.

thks everyone

Is there any need for the obj folder?

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Originally Posted by JenniferBabe

Is there any need for the obj folder?

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it's created during compilation you can delete it, it won't affect the application

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Originally Posted by ComputerJy

it's created during compilation you can delete it, it won't affect the application

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tHANKS :thumb:

One more question. Its now I'm reading the post I realised. The release folder. What is that for? I never use it, I always use the .exe file in the debug folder even for procuring software. What is the purpose of that folder : release after you compile a setup file?

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Originally Posted by JenniferBabe

One more question. Its now I'm reading the post I realised. The release folder. What is that for? I never use it, I always use the .exe file in the debug folder even for procuring software. What is the purpose of that folder : release after you compile a setup file?

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jmcilhinney already answered this for you

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Originally Posted by jmcilhinney

What would you guess? The Debug folder is for debugging. The Release folder is for releasing.

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Originally Posted by JenniferBabe

tHANKS :thumb:

One more question. Its now I'm reading the post I realised. The release folder. What is that for? I never use it, I always use the .exe file in the debug folder even for procuring software. What is the purpose of that folder : release after you compile a setup file?

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When you compile in the "debug" mode, a debug database is generated so in case any errors occur, you can trace them and debug them.

while the "release" mode only builds the executable file

Also, the Debug executable created is larger than the Release executable because it contains extra information required for debugging. This also means that it will run slower, plus if an unhandled exception is thrown its first choice will be to to debug the app. You don't want your end users debugging your application. If you're releasing a finished product then you use the Release build. If you're debugging your project then you use the Debug build, which the IDE does automatically.

I just did a test here, and apparently my Release folder is empty after compiling my setup. The debug folder containts the .msi, .ini and .exe file. Am I doing something wrong? Why is the release folder empty?

You need to set the Build configuration to Release before you get a release exe.

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Originally Posted by penagate

You need to set the Build configuration to Release before you get a release exe.

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how do you do that?

Sorry I can't remember. I did it in VS Pro but I only have the Express Ed's here. I think its under the Build menu.

At the top of the screen next to the play button it'll say Debug or Release. Just select it there. Or right click your project, select properties and you can do it from there.

I would suggest buying a C# book as it's good to read up and learn how to do these things.