Hi,

We have created some DLL's with Visual C++ V5.0. With the standard
settings created by AppWizard, a <projectname>.PDB file will be created
for the debug information. We distribute this .PDB file with the DLL, so

that other developers can debug the DLL, without disturbing the
developer of the DLL.

But the compiler also generates a VC50.PDB file, and sometimes this file

will also be in use when another developer is debugging. Does anyone
know why this VC50.PDB file is generated, and when it is used? Can I
prevent this file from being created?

Many thanks in advance for any advise,

Fred Bakker

vc50.pdb will always be created when you build. What you want to change is
whether or not <projectname>.pdb requires it at debug time. Try turning off
project settings.link.debug.seperate types. It's control help says:
"Do not use this build when more than one user will debug the build."

 - Jay