Graphical Debugger VSIX Extension

C# Visual Studio Extension able to debug graphically geometrical items, such as object oriented boxes, points or 3D space objects. Those mysterious runtime and stack variables hiding in the shadows? Thanks to your breakpoint — they're BUSTED. Nothing escapes your graphical debugger now!

Getting Started guide

Welcome to GraphicalDebugger Extension! This guide will help you get started quickly with the features and usage of the extension inside Visual Studio.

Installation

1. Download and install the .vsix file from the official VS store.
2. Launch Visual Studio (version 17.0 or later).
3. Verify the extension is installed by navigating to Extensions > Manage Extensions > Installed.

Features

• Custom Tool Window: Provides a dockable window with a 3D space to debug variables and objects for enhanced productivity.
• Menu Commands: Adds variables during debug or creates objects, even without any running instance.
• Object Compatibility: Includes native OpenCascade object and WPF native too.

Using the Extension

Opening the Tool Window

1. Go to View > Other Windows > GraphicalDebugger.
2. The tool window will appear docked or floating depending on your preference.
3. Interact with the controls and features provided.

Exploring Commands

On the top left, there is a command board:

• Add 🧩: You can add variables, from everywhere inside your running application, when they have a value.
• Objects 📦: You can add your freestanding objects outside your running application, such as points, boxes, or more.
• Options ⚙️: You can customise the behaviour of the environment.

Error Log

The extension automatically saves errors to a local log file:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\GraphicalDebugger\errors.log

Open the file with any text editor to view error details.

Authors

• Edoardo Fratarcangeli LinkedIn
• Mirco Fabbri LinkedIn

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