any idea why I get this bug?



Compiling debug version of 'MyAppSpeedo' for 'Arduino/Genuino Mega w/ ATmega2560 (Mega 2560)'
Build folder: 2560
MyAppSpeedo.ino:In function 'void setup()
MyAppSpeedo.ino:150:17: error: 'MicroDebug' was not declared in this scope
:void setup () { 
    debugger: The error shown above might be caused by invalid breakpoint syntax or the board is not yet supported for debugging (pls let us know!)
MyAppSpeedo.ino:In function 'void dummy()
MyAppSpeedo.ino:222:16: error: 'MicroDebug' was not declared in this scope
:void dummy () {
    debugger: The error shown above might be caused by invalid breakpoint syntax or the board is not yet supported for debugging (pls let us know!)
MyAppSpeedo.ino:In function 'void loop()
MyAppSpeedo.ino:230:20: error: 'MicroDebug' was not declared in this scope
:void loop () {if ((
    debugger: The error shown above might be caused by invalid breakpoint syntax or the board is not yet supported for debugging (pls let us know!)
MyAppSpeedo.ino:230:44: error: '_VM_AUTO_REPORT_LAST_MS_' was not declared in this scope
:void loop () {if ((
    debugger: The error shown above might be caused by invalid breakpoint syntax or the board is not yet supported for debugging (pls let us know!)
Error compiling project sources

I am using the lastest version that you have on your website.  I dont see an answer to my question anywhere on the forum , please answer here

1601.21.0

release builds fine
under debug, there is no created cpp file in the build folder

In your first post you have shown the link to your temp build folder.

If you zip and email that folder we will be able to see what options you have enabled for debug and where breakpoints have been places.

Considering the debug works for most users the issue is going to be related in some way to settings or placement so this will help resolve and saves having to ask for more info.

Hi there, 

You can email thanks, you have the email address

Thanks for sending. We need to look at the syntax you have used at the top of the sketch.

Historically it's been quite important that the arduino.h and other standard headers/prototypes are automatically added by the compiler into the temp copy. The insert point is supposed to be before the first line of valid code but you have a lot of conditional includes which are causing a problem.

There is a change due for visual micro that improves this situation using a new design released in arduino 1.6.6/1.6.7 however your code could probably be cleaned up slightly to avoid the need for the change.

See below what the compiler is producing and where the arduino.h, vmdbg and other code is inserted. It's surrounded by BOOL_USE_SOFTWARE_SERIAL == true

It might help to see your original .ino code I can recommended some minor changes. The error you are seeing is because the debugger is active and you have also enabled live digital/analog or memory reports. All of that code will only be active if your BOOL_USE_SOFTWARE_SERIAL is true

#include <Arduino.h>

#include "globalDefines.h"

#if BOOL_USE_OLED == true
#include <SPI.h>
#include <Wire.h>
#include <Adafruit_GFX.h>
#include <Adafruit_SSD1306.h>
#include <gfxfont.h>

#include <Fonts/FreeSans24pt7b.h>

#include "oLedUtilitiesFExtern.h"

#endif

#include "ioPorts.h"
#include <OBD.h>

#if BOOL_USE_OBD2 == true
#include "obdUtilitiesFExtern.h"
#endif

#if BOOL_USE_SOFTWARE_SERIAL == true
#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
#endif

#include "output.h"
#include "outputFExtern.h"
#include "Utilities.h"
#include "UtilitiesFExtern.h"
#include "commandWindowFExtern.h"

#if BOOL_USE_SOFTWARE_SERIAL == true
#include "arduino.h"
#include <Wire.h>
#include <VM_DBG.h>

//
void dummy ();
//
unsigned long _VM_AUTO_REPORT_LAST_MS_	=	0L;

SoftwareSerial mySoftwareSerial ( PORT_SOFTWARE_SERIAL_RX_INTO_ARD, PORT_SOFTWARE_SERIAL_TX_OUT_OF_ARD );



#endif
 

I think that adding some variable or declaration above and outside of any of your #if statements will cause the insert point for the arduino headers to be in a better location.

For example:-

#include <Arduino.h>

#include "globalDefines.h"

>>>this is where the arduino headers (plus debug) will be inserted

bool firstVariable;

 

i emailed you my ico just now thank you.

Ok thanks for the update