Debug fails to reload output file

[billaustralia]

I am debugging an exe with a breakpoint. I have its output file a.out loaded.

a.out is a zero length file as I have deleted its contents and saved it.

I start an instance (right click on project in solution explorer).

It runs up to the break.

Message - Do I wish to reload changed a.out?

I click ok

a.out is still empty

I click on stop debug

Message - Do I wish to reload changed a.out?

I click ok

a.out has lots in it.

Is this fault or am I not doing this right?

[billaustralia]

Oh yes forgot to add.

I just installed the latest Version 8.1.2613.2003

Very disappointed to find the same problem.

[aliho]

By default, files are opened in DENYALL mode so it is not possible to open them while they are opened.

Try to open your .out file with the SHARE="DENYNONE" (or "DENYWRITE" to externally open it in readonly mode) option but be careful because impredictable results may occur if you modify the file while it is opened.

[Steven_L_Intel1]

I'll comment that this does not involve the compiler product at all. You are in pure Microsoft Visual Studio code when you are opening external files.