The IDE stops responding when you use a macro to automate your project build in Visual Studio .NET (330209)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Enterprise Architect Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Enterprise Developer Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Enterprise Architect Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Enterprise Developer Edition

This article was previously published under Q330209

SYMPTOMS

If you use a macro script to run an automated build of your project, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET may appear to stop responding during the automated build.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the macro build code does not include a sufficient delay between the call to the Open method that opens the solution and the call to the Build method. Typically, this problem occurs on a computer that has a slower processor because the Open method has not completed when the macro calls the Build method.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use the System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(5000) method to introduce a delay after the call to the Open method.

Note You may have to increase the Sleep value, depending on the processor speed of your computer.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

REFERENCES

For more information about how to automate tasks in the Visual Studio .NET development environment, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/vsintro7/html/vxconcreatingautomationobjects.asp

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	12/10/2003
Keywords:	kbprb KB330209 kbAudDeveloper