Stepping w debugger in C++ OCXs

[rseidl]

Is there a way to debug ActiveX components written in C++ (Visual Studio 6) using the debugger or is it all "MessageBox" and "fprintf" type debugging ?

I know you can use the ActiveX Control test container app but can I somehow set breakpoints and step through my control while using that ?

Thanks !

[jwalto1]

Hi rseidl,

If you choose Visual Basic as the Executable and create a new project with your control, then you can debug through Visual C++.

Jeff

[rseidl]

Not sure I understand what you mean ...

I tried:
Open workspace w my OCX in VC++ 6sp4
Debug configuration
Breakpoints set
Run (F5)
Specify executable: tstcon32.exe (ActiveX Control Test Container)

...test control container app opens, I instantiate my OCX
...run through the breakpointed code
...do NOT break into debugger

same happens if I specify VB as the executable in VC++
Settings>Debug>General>Executable for this session


What am I misunderstanding here ? Thanks !