====== Debug Synchronet for Windows Using Microsoft Visual Studio/C++ ======

Follow these steps to run the [[monitor:sbbscon|Synchronet Console]] inside the Microsoft Visual Studio/C++ debugger:

1. Open ''src/sbbs3/sbbs3.sln'' in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019

2. Set the "Solution Configuration" to "Debug", "Win32":

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3. Use the Build Solution option (or hit F7)

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4. Set the "sbbscon" project as the "Startup project" and edit its properties:

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5. Set the "Working Directory" on the "Debugging" page of the "sbbscon" project's property pages to ''msvc.win32.dll.debug''

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6. Use the "Start Debugging" option (or hit F5):

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===== See Also =====
  * [[:howto:|howto index]]

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