How-to Debug Add-on Applications with CMS IntelliCAD
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 7:20 pm
To debug applications within CMS IntelliCAD, please use the supported workflow:
Launch the software independently first, then attach the debugger to the active process. Detailed steps are provided below:
To debug a plugin within Visual Studio, please follow these steps:
Launch the Application: Navigate to the Debug menu and select Start Without Debugging.
Initiate Attachment: Once CMS IntelliCAD is running, return to Visual Studio and go to Debug > Attach to Process…
Locate the Process: In the dialog box, search for the active process. For CMS products, look for CmsIcad.exe.
Configure Settings: Select the appropriate Code Type for your project.
Attach: Click the Attach button.
Once connected, use the NETLOAD command within IntelliCAD to load the plugin and begin debugging.
Launch the software independently first, then attach the debugger to the active process. Detailed steps are provided below:
To debug a plugin within Visual Studio, please follow these steps:
Launch the Application: Navigate to the Debug menu and select Start Without Debugging.
Initiate Attachment: Once CMS IntelliCAD is running, return to Visual Studio and go to Debug > Attach to Process…
Locate the Process: In the dialog box, search for the active process. For CMS products, look for CmsIcad.exe.
Configure Settings: Select the appropriate Code Type for your project.
Attach: Click the Attach button.
Once connected, use the NETLOAD command within IntelliCAD to load the plugin and begin debugging.