How to: Step out of Managed Code when Native Frames are Missing from the Call Stack Window
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If your code has native frames that are invisible in the Call Stack window, stepping out of managed code can produce unexpected results. As a workaround, you can use a breakpoint instead of Step Out.
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To step out of managed code when native frames are missing from the call stack display
In the native code, set a location breakpoint after the call to managed code.
On the Debug menu, choose Continue.
When the managed call is completed, execution will stop at the breakpoint in native code.