
Debug Your Microsoft Dynamics CRM Plugin Without Profiler: The Ultimate Guide
Are you tired of relying on the classic Profiler to debug plugins in Microsoft Dynamics Sales and Service CRM? Discover an efficient, modern approach to plugin debugging that eliminates the limitations of traditional profiling.
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Why Skip the Profiler (plugin registration tool)?
The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Profiler, though widely used, comes with drawbacks such as slower performance and restricted flexibility. By adopting alternative debugging techniques, you can optimize your workflow and enhance the overall efficiency of your CRM environment.
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Step-by-Step Debugging Without Profiler in PROD environments
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Enable Tracing: Learn how to utilize trace logs to identify plugin issues.
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Leverage Debugging Tools: Explore advanced options like the Plugin Registration Tool for real-time insights.
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Custom Error Handling: Implement custom error codes to gain granular control over plugin behavior.
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Optimize Plugin Performance: Follow best practices to streamline your plugin's execution and reduce overhead.
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Save Thousands of Hours Annually
By moving away from console-based programs and the Profiler, you can save countless hours otherwise spent creating and debugging overly complex applications. Traditional methods often lack direct access to transactional data, making it harder to pinpoint errors effectively. This modern debugging approach streamlines the entire process, allowing your team to focus on delivering results.
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Benefits of Debugging Plugins Without Profiler
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Faster Issue Resolution
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Improved Performance Metrics
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Seamless Integration with Modern CRM Features
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Future-Proof Your Dynamics CRM
Transitioning to profiler-free debugging not only simplifies troubleshooting but also prepares your CRM setup for advanced customizations and scalability.
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Debug smarter and make the switch today!

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Add our .dll to your Visual Studio plugin project
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Copy and paste the following code into each C# class
​Here, it allows you to specify the name of the entity the plugin belongs to and the user calling it (by default, you can leave the variable as is to debug for any user).


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Deploy the managed solution
Deploy the following managed solution (unless you'd prefer to store the traces in an existing one of your own) so that the traces are saved and can later be debugged.
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Copy the trace you want to debug into the file
The path and file name must be set like this so that the .dll can read and link with your plugin.


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Create a console application and add this .dll to link your plugins.
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Press F5 and you're all set to debug with the context of the trace.
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