How to: Use a Visualizer
This topic applies to:
Visual Studio Edition |
Visual Basic |
C# |
C++ |
J# |
Express |
Yes |
Yes |
Managed only |
Yes |
Standard |
Yes |
Yes |
Managed only |
Yes |
Pro/Team |
Yes |
Yes |
Managed only |
Yes |
You can use a visualizer to display the contents of a variable or object in a way that is meaningful for the data type. You can use visualizers from DataTips, a Watch window, the Autos window, or the Locals window.
Visualizers are not supported on the Compact Framework.
To open a visualizer
Click on the magnifying glass icon that appears next to a variable name (in DataTips, a Watch window, the Autos window, or the Locals window).
A pop-up list of visualizers is displayed. Click the visualizer you want to use.
To close a visualizer
Click the Close button.
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NoteThe Close button is displayed on the standard visualizers. Custom visualizers might have other ways of closing.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Install a Visualizer
How to: Write a Visualizer
How to: Use DataTips