.PDB file not getting generated

Question

I have a project which I need to debug in another solution. I'm trying to generate a PDB file, but its not getting generated. However, a .PSSYM file is getting generated. Things that I have already tried:

• Set the Configuration to Debug
• Set Build > Advanced > Debug Info > FULL
• Clean and Rebuild
• Restart Visual studio
• Rename the PSSYM to PDB extension

Why is it not getting generated? And what is this PSSYM file?

Answer 1

Edit the csproj file of the project you want to debug and make sure the following line is there.

<DebugType>pdbonly</DebugType>

Note 'pdbonly'

Answer 2

For me, Postsharp was messing with it, even after updating it. I set the Conditional Compilation Symbols to "SkipPostSharp" for my project and my PDB got generated.

Answer 3

Under Build > Advanced > Debug Info, change Debugging Info to PDB-Only.

This will generate a PDB file for your project.