Hi,

The debugger is a usb debugger nothing to do with standard atmel devices. So there is no need to look where you see the simulator.

First I need to understand if your basic visual micro build environment is configured correctly. Can you see a list of arduino boards on the tool bar? Can you compile and upload using serial usb? Does the Serial work in a normal simple arduino sketch?

If the answers to the above questions are yes then the debugger will work because it uses the same system.

The visual micro usb debugger should be enabled by default along as the tool bar is set to "Debug" and not "Release". You can see that here http://www.visualmicro.com/page/User-Guide.aspx?doc=Debugging.html

If you still have an issue please post the compiler output after attempting to upload with debug enabled.

Thanks

Great.

We don't use data break points as such

Just add normal break points and add anything you want to watch or change to the "when hit" as {varname} or {varname=?}. Optionally include a text message with the watch variables.

http://www.visualmicro.com/page/User-Guide.aspx?doc=Working-With-Breakpoints.htm...