no start action in debug VS2013

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  •  19-06-2023
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Question

I am trying to use DDEX for npgsql. while following steps provided http://fxjr.blogspot.fr/2011/05/npgsql-design-time-support-preview.html I came across a problem. The steps specifies that after setting up the project to startup project. I should go to the debug option and select start action to external program. But the problem is I cannot see the option for that. below is the screen shot of what I get when I select debug in project properties.

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Is there any way around to get the project debug in another instance of devenv.exe to complete my DDEX npgsql setup?

Thanks.

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Solution

This debug option is not available in VS Express.

The way around this is to manually edit the *.csproj.user file in your project folder, and add the following PropertyGroup:

  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)' == 'Debug|x86'">
    <StartAction>Program</StartAction>
    <StartProgram>C:\Path\To\program.exe</StartProgram>
    <StartArguments>/Something</StartArguments>
  </PropertyGroup>

You will need to make sure that the Configuration and Platform (Debug|x86 in my example) match yours.

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