Exception Assistant Dialog Box

The Exception Assistant dialog box appears when a run-time exception is thrown. The Exception Assistant displays the type of exception, provides additional information and links to troubleshooting tips, provides a way to search for additional help online, and allows the user to perform certain actions, such as viewing details of the exception.

To see a topic dealing with troubleshooting the type of exception you have encountered, click one of the tip messages displayed in the Troubleshooting Tips pane.

To perform actions associated with the exception, click one of the actions displayed in the action pane.

User Interface Element List

  • Type of Exception
    Displays the type of exception thrown.

  • Additional Information
    Displays additional information about the exception.

  • Troubleshooting Tips
    Displays links to troubleshooting tips that may help you discover the source of the exception.

  • Actions
    Lists actions that can be performed, such as seeing more information about the exception object.

  • Get Help Online
    Allows you to search for additional help online.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Use the Exception Assistant

How to: Correct Run-Time Errors with the Exception Assistant

Concepts

Debugger Security

Types of Errors