Compiler Error CS2036

The /pdb option requires that the /debug option also be used.

Program database files are only generated for debug builds. The /pdb option is therefore meaningless in a retail build.

To correct this error

  • Add the /debug compiler option.

  • Remove the /pdb compiler option.

Example

The following example generates CS2036 when it is compiled with the /pdb option but not the /debug option:

// cs2036.cs
// Compile with: /pdb
// CS2036
class Test
{
    public static int Main()
    {
        return 1;
    }
}

See Also

Reference

/pdb (Specify Debug Symbol File) (C# Compiler Options)

/debug (Emit Debugging Information) (C# Compiler Options)