Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

When you have completed the previous tasks, your VPL application should appear similar to the diagram in Figure 3-12. You can save the application as a file with an .mvpl file extension. It is best for you to save the application in a new subfolder within the MSRS application directory. You should name the application BoeBotBumperTest.mvpl. You can also run the application in a way that is similar to running a Visual Studio application. This includes the ability to step through your program using debug mode.

To execute the application without going into debug mode, click Start from the Run menu, or press F5. Alternatively, you could click the green arrow icon from the top left menu bar. This initiates the ...

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