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Re: [patch] setup dependency fix, was Re: setup.exe problem with selecting "curr" radio button


On Apr 8, 2005 1:15 PM, Dave Korn <dave.korn@artimi.com> wrote:
> ----Original Message----
> >From: Brian Dessent
> >Sent: 08 April 2005 12:12
> 
> > On a side note, I found this problem very quickly by instrumenting key
> > functions with calls to msg() (which just does a printf-like output with
> > OutputDebugString()) and then using sysinternals' DebugView to capture
> > that output live in realtime.  That was a wicked awesome way to debug,
> > as you get instant live feedback about what's going on, without having
> > to write to any files.  I highly recommend it...
> 
>   I like using MessageBoxA for much the same purpose!

The advantage of using OutputDebugString() is that you don't
necessarily have to turn it off for non-debug builds.

-- Barry


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