Setting Breakpoints in the MSI Debugger
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To set a breakpoint in the MSI Debugger:
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In the Releases view, select the release you want to debug. |
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Open the MSI Debugger view. The debugger displays two lists: first every standard and custom action in the User Interface sequence, and then every dialog in the installation. |
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Place the cursor on the line that contains the action or dialog on which you want the debugger to break. |
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Do one of the following to set the breakpoint on that line: |
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Click the Toggle Breakpoint button on the MSI Debugger toolbar. |
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On the Build menu, point to MSI Debugger and click Toggle Breakpoint. |
You can set the breakpoint before you start debugging or while a debugging session is open.
When the debugger reaches the breakpoint, you can view and set properties or continue debugging.
Tip:Notice that the debugger lists the condition, if any, after each action. Set breakpoints carefully on conditional actions, because if the condition does not evaluate to true, the action is not executed and the debugger will not step in at that point.