07.28 Using the Exception Assistant

VERSIONS

2005, 2008, 2010

CODE

vstipDebug0030

The Exception Assistant appears whenever a runtime exception occurs. It shows the type of exception, troubleshooting tips, and corrective actions as applicable:

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Exception Object and Description

The layout is pretty straightforward. First you have the exception object type and description:

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Troubleshooting Tips

Then you have the Troubleshooting Tips area that provides advice about how to resolve the problem in a user-friendly format. The items are typically links to more information ...

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