Compiler issues: "Task list" doesnt restore

[Drstein99]

When I compile my application and it fails, the errors are returned to the "task list". From time to time, I go to click on the task list, and the page will not restore. I have to shut down visual studio (i'm coding in vb.net btw), and reopen it. Only then will the task list restore as it should function normally.

 

This computer is relatively new and free from unusual software and virus (to the best my knowledge)

 

Does anyone else have this irritating annoying problem and if so can you please advise corrective measures to tell me it's futile and not to even bother looking into this. Thank you.

[Nerseus]

I don't think I've seen any weird things happening with the Task List on a failed build. Does the task list just NOT show up, or not show the compile errors?

 

As a default, you can press Ctrl-Alt-K to bring up the task list if it's just hidden. If it's not showing the compile errors, maybe it's in the wrong "mode". If you right click the task list and select "Show Tasks" then select "Build Errors". I like to use "Show All" because it will show my "TODO" comments as well as a few custom ones I added "// DJ ..." (yes, my initials).

 

-ner

[Drstein99]

I click it with the mouse and the page does not restore. As if it's not processing mouse events. I think i see a little flicker or some hesitation, but it's so fast who knows what it's doing.

 

It normally rises and shows me a list of errors and the locations, etc.... When the compiler malfunctions, the tab just sits there and ignores my commands. I will try and remember ctrl-alt-k, and report back my findings. Thanks.

[Nerseus]

My coworkers use the task list (and most other toolbar windows) in autohide mode. They used to have a bunch of issues with Visual Studio 1.0. With the new version (VS 2003 or 1.1) they haven't seen nearly as many issues.

 

I have NEVER had a toolbar problem in Visual Studio and I use the "pin" to keep the toolbars open (all except the Toolbox and Server Explorer, which I don't use very often).

 

I do have an advantage of having a large monitor though, so it doesn't hurt to keep toolbars open. If you have VS 1.0, you might just have to "put up with" the locking as I doubt MS is going to release a service pack seeing as how it's going to be 2 version behind in about 6 months. Yes, that sucks... same thing happened with VB4 (VERY buggy)...

 

-nerseus

[Drstein99]

My toolbar is in auto-hide mode. It is NOT pinned down. The problem occurs when i try to activate the toolbar from hide.

 

I also recognize a problem also trying to wake auto-hidden toolbars from the side, such as help search, etc... I may have a problem rescueing toolbars from autohide mode altogether. I particularly recognize the task list problem because that one happens most often.

[Drstein99]

I don't think I've seen any weird things happening with the Task List on a failed build. Does the task list just NOT show up, or not show the compile errors?

 

As a default, you can press Ctrl-Alt-K to bring up the task list if it's just hidden. If it's not showing the compile errors, maybe it's in the wrong "mode". If you right click the task list and select "Show Tasks" then select "Build Errors". I like to use "Show All" because it will show my "TODO" comments as well as a few custom ones I added "// DJ ..." (yes, my initials).

 

-ner

 

ctrl-alt-k does NOT show the "show tasks" bar when the compiler is malfunctioning (on my system). My compiler just had this problem again, and I tried it and it does not work.