Stopping program when stopping debugging

I notice when I stop debugging a program (Shift-F5) that the program is still running on the Netduino (evidenced since I have the on board LED blinking as part of the program). Sometimes while modifying code and trying to debug again, I get the hang up that I need to unplug/replug the Netduino to get it to load the new version. I’m sure it has something to do with my program running and exceptioning as it continues on unattended. Is there a way to force the program to stop when I use Shift-F5 so that it will be more likely to be more receptive when I go to start debugging again? Thanks!

I notice when I stop debugging a program (Shift-F5) that the program is still running on the Netduino (evidenced since I have the on board LED blinking as part of the program). Sometimes while modifying code and trying to debug again, I get the hang up that I need to unplug/replug the Netduino to get it to load the new version. I’m sure it has something to do with my program running and exceptioning as it continues on unattended.


Is there a way to force the program to stop when I use Shift-F5 so that it will be more likely to be more receptive when I go to start debugging again?

I've noticed a similar problem redeploying if I have a tight loop. I seem to have got around it by putting a Thread.Sleep(1) in the loop, This will obviously not help with time critical code.

Hope this help,
Mark

Hi Inquisitor, With .NET Micro Framework, you're remote debugging the code on your Netduino. When you "stop debugging" in Visual Studio, the debugger simply detaches...and the app continues running. It would be nice to offer a feature in the .NET Micro Framework SDK to actually halt operation of your program. If that's interesting to you, please recommend it over at netmf.codeplex.com (add a work item on the issues page). If you have problems connecting to redeploy, erase your current app (using MFDeploy and the hold-pushbutton-during-power-up mode if necessary) and you should be good to go again. Chris

Hi Inquisitor,

With .NET Micro Framework, you're remote debugging the code on your Netduino. When you "stop debugging" in Visual Studio, the debugger simply detaches...and the app continues running.

It would be nice to offer a feature in the .NET Micro Framework SDK to actually halt operation of your program. If that's interesting to you, please recommend it over at netmf.codeplex.com (add a work item on the issues page).

If you have problems connecting to redeploy, erase your current app (using MFDeploy and the hold-pushbutton-during-power-up mode if necessary) and you should be good to go again.

Chris

Thanks Chris, It would be one of those nice to have's. It wasn't really an issue... simply dis/re-connecting the USB would allow the new one to slide on in.