Unable to hit breakpoint in static constructor

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Hi,

Does anyone know if there is any known problem with getting VS2010 to hit a breakpoint in a static class constructor on an ASP.NET website running on local IIS?

If I place a breakpoint in the constructor, it is never hit. However, if I place a breakpoint elsewhere in the file, it is hit and the value in the debugger seem to indicate that the static constructor has executed.

Kind wishes, Patrick

Posted 10-Mar-12 2:24am

Patrick Skelton

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Ganesan Senthilvel · Answer 1 · 2012-03-10T02:54:00

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A static constructor is used to initialize any static data, or to perform a particular action that needs performed once only. It is called automatically before the first instance is created or any static members are referenced.

You have no control as to when the static constructor is executed. As a tip, move the control from your constructor to a static Initialize() function.

Posted 10-Mar-12 2:54am

Ganesan Senthilvel

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ProEnggSoft 10-Mar-12 9:06am

Good explanation. I think the statement You have no control as to when the static constructor is executed. is vital. My 5

Uday P.Singh 10-Mar-12 10:23am

5!