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Debug Custom Workflow with Plugin Reg Tool

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I'm having some difficulty using the plugin Reg Tool to debug a very simple custom workflow activity I've created.

PLugin Reg Version: 7.0.1.129

CRM 2015 Prem

I've created a sample workflow that runs my Custom Workflow Activity and when I try to profile this workflow the "steps" section shows up blank

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If I try to save the profiler settings I get this error

"Unhandled Exception: System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null.
Parameter name: workflowSteps
   at PluginProfiler.Library.ProfilerManagementUtility.EnableWorkflow(CrmServiceClient service, String overrideKeyFileName, Guid workflowId, Boolean persistToEntity, String persistenceSessionKey, Boolean includeSecureInformation, Boolean isContextReplay, CustomActivityStep[] workflowSteps)
   at Microsoft.Crm.Tools.PluginRegistration.ProfilerSettingsViewModel.btnOk_Click()"

I'm using the instructions posted here:

http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/rdt/2013/03/08/debugging-workflow-custom-activities-with-plugin-registration-tool/

Any suggestions are appreciated.  I'd prefer to debug this way vs attaching to the IIS process.

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    ScottDurow 21 on at

    I have to admit that although I've debugged plugins through this tool - I've never managed to get the workflow activity debugging to work.

    Lots of other seem to have the same issue - blogs.microsoft.co.il/.../debugging-workflow-custom-activities-with-plugin-registration-tool

    To be honest I much prefer to create unit tests in visual studio using a technique similar to that I describe here - develop1.net/.../Unit-Testing-Dynamics-CRM2011-Pipeline-Plugins-using-Rhino-Mocks.aspx

    The unit test approach not only allows you to test specific scenarios that are causing errors - they also are a valuable regression test once you've fixed the issue.

    Hope this helps (although not the answer you were looking for!)

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    Community Member on at

    Thanks for the insight , Scott. Knowing others have this issue is answer enough. I will check out your alternate technique.

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