vb.netvisual-studio-2010arcgisarcobjects

Unable to debug ArcGIS 10.2 add-in on ArcMap with “No GUI components found in this Add-In”


I am working on an ArcGIS add-in (a very simple toolbar with a few buttons) with VB.Net and ArcObjects SDK in Visual Studio 2010. The solution was built successfully and the debug settings were configured.

When I hit Debug, ArcMap application was opened. I couldn't find the toolbar docked anywhere on the ArcMap toolbar. I went to "Customize" -> "Add-in Manager" and the add-in being debugged was not there. Then I tried "Add From File...", located the "esriaddin" file and clicked "Install Add-in". It populated a message box saying "No GUI components found in this Add-In."

I made some Google searches but haven't got any luck to reach a solution yet.

What was I missing? Has anyone come across the same issue and any direction?

Thanks in advance!


Solution

  • Try clicking build first, then open the arcmap separately and check the add-in manager inside of arcmap to see if it got added to the application. If so, you should be able to find it and turn the toolbar on.