How to see what are the contents of dynamically allocated array while debugging in VS 2010?

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I would like to be able to see the contents of dynamically allocated array while debugging in Visual Studio 2010. One can easily watch what's inside the statically allocated array but when it comes to dynamical allocation only the address of first element can be seen in debug mode.

Is there an option to preview these contents ? (other than making an array with constant size and assigning all dynamical allocated contents to it)

Aliaksei Kliuchnikau · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-07 18:33:50Z

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It is quite simple, F.e. you have:

char* ptr = new char[10];

Then if you write in debugger:

ptr,10

it will show you content as if it were static array.

edited Feb 7, 2012 at 18:33

Aliaksei Kliuchnikau

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answered Feb 7, 2012 at 18:30

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Patryk Over a year ago

That can be useful but how can I write in debugger ? I just use locals and watch windows.

wxffles Over a year ago

You can type stuff into the watch window. Or you can use the quickwatch window.

dima1st · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-07 23:53:30Z

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You can use memory view window during debug (menu debug->windows->memory->...). Type "ptr" (without quotes) there and you will see actual memory image. While you step in debugger every change occured to the memory will be marked in red.

answered Feb 7, 2012 at 23:53

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