Where is Object Test Bench in Visual Studio.NET 2005 Beta x?

by Miha Markič 15. May 2005 18:48

Object Test Bench is a feature of Visual Studio.NET 2005 Beta X which allows you to test your code at design time. One can create classes, invoke their methods and stuff like that. Seems very useful for testing code without running entire application. You find Object Test Bench menu item in View/Other Windows menu. Ok, that is a short description of Object Test Bench.

So, where is the problem? The problem is, that the feature wasn't available (no menu entry or any sign of it) on my copy of VS.NET 2005 Beta 2. I have never tried the feature before so I wasn't sure if this was a version problem or something else. So, I tried to check out older CTP versions (in the following order):

  • March CTP (it is Enterprise Architect version so I assumed Object Test Bench was there): VS.NET installed but wouldn't run: beta period expired. Argh.
  • Feb CTP: I had an older install: no sign of Object Test Bench whatsoever. ??
  • Beta 1 (I knew that Object Test Bench was should have been there for sure): no sign of Object Test Bench whatsoever. ?????

This was weird. The feature was in documentation but not in my IDE. So, after spending many many valuable hours installing and reinstalling I took a look at Product Feedback Center for Visual Studio.NET 2005. Pretty soon I found this entry:

Object Test Bench Not available

Even better, the workaround is included. Install everything. Aaargh. I've installed everything. Ok, everything minus J#. I can't believe this was the problem which took half of my Sunday.

Ah, the joys of beta versions.



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5/27/2005 2:48:43 AM #

Chuck

You want an object bench? Use BlueJ! Or at least have a look at this, so that you know what M$ xeroxed this time.

   http://www.bluej.org/vs/vs-bj.html

Chucko

Chuck | Reply

5/27/2005 10:56:55 PM #

Miha Markic

Hi Chuck,

The world of software is a world of copying the features and perhaps inovating (some of) them. Just think of this: how many features are you copying when you write an application, any application? Are you acknowledging all sources?
Not that I defend Microsoft, but this is the reality.

Miha Markic | Reply

6/4/2005 9:56:57 AM #

BigWhale

The real question is how many of those features are patented and under what kind of license are you releasing your application.

BigWhale | Reply

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Miha currently works as a free lance consultant and software developer specialized in .net area.
He graduated in Computer and information science at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He has accumulated experience in various programming languages such as Java, Visual Basic 3-6 (MCP), Visual C++, Delphi, C# and VB.Net through years.
He has experience in practically all (technical) stages of project development, including planning, framework development, user interface, business processes, as well as testing and documenting. He has worked on big and small projects in Slovenia and abroad (e.g. participated in completing level 3 IS for the Nucor steel plant, Hertford, USA).
Currently he enjoys programming in .net environment using C#. Since 2000 he has been active in Developer Express' DX Squad and has been ECDL trainer and tester. He also gives lectures on conferences and other events in Slovenia.

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