get compiled type

[Antonio Begue]

How can i get the compiled type, to show at runtime if the program is in release mode or in debug mode
thanks

[pax]

Hi.

Check this thread : http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...ighlight=debug

[crptcblade]

There is a built-in compilation constant called DEBUG

Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, _
                              ByVal e As System.EventArgs) _
                              Handles Button1.Click
 
#If DEBUG Then
        MsgBox("Debug mode!")
#Else
        MsgBox("Release mode!")
#End If
 
    End Sub

[Antonio Begue]

What does thous # means before the if then else

[JeffMvr]

Originally posted by Antonio Begue
What does thous # means before the if then else

[Antonio Begue]

#If DEBUG Then
MsgBox("Debug mode!")
#Else
MsgBox("Release mode!")
#End If

thous #

[crptcblade]

Its conditional compilation. The stuff in the #If section will only be compiled into the assembly if the condition or variable (DEBUG in this case) is defined and is True. Otherwise the code in the #Else portion is compiled in.

Try it for yourself...

#If QWERTY Then
    MsgBox("Poop!")
#End If

Put that in the Load event of your form, and see if you see a msgbox. I bet you won't.

Then, put this at the top of your class...

#Const QWERTY = True

and run it again. I'll bet you see the msgbox this time.

[Antonio Begue]

ok but why this work #IF DEBUG then and this not if DEBUG then
and where can i get a list of constants like DEBUG

[JeffMvr]

Originally posted by Antonio Begue
ok but why this work #IF DEBUG then and this not if DEBUG then
and where can i get a list of constants like DEBUG

Now I understand! That's very cool... you learn something everyday.

When you write #If the intellisense takes over with a list of constants already defined.

[Antonio Begue]

well I think it is not only that you get a pre defined constants list, I think that the false part does not get compiled so you reduce the runtime proces

[pax]

Originally posted by crptcblade
There is a built-in compilation constant called DEBUG

Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, _
                              ByVal e As System.EventArgs) _
                              Handles Button1.Click
 
#If DEBUG Then
        MsgBox("Debug mode!")
#Else
        MsgBox("Release mode!")
#End If
 
    End Sub

Cool, thanks. I've been looking for that.
This question was raised by Mr. Polite some time ago, and my only answer was the one above.
I had read about a constant but I have not been able to find it...until now, that is...thanks.