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uid: module-building.debugging-modules
description: "How to attach a debugger to the Software Factory Execution process when developing Intent Architect modules, enabling breakpoints to be hit in module code."
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# Debugging Modules

When developing Modules, it's very useful to be able to debug code inside the Module. Intent Architect supports this by pausing the Software Factory Execution process in order to allow you to connect a debugger to the running process.

For example, to debug using Visual Studio:

1. Run the Software Factory Execution in _DEBUG_ mode by clicking on the down arrow next to the _Run Software Factory_ button and then selecting _Run with Debugging_. The Software Factory Execution will launch and pause with a `Attach Debugger` dialog awaiting for confirmation to proceed.

    ![Attach Debugger](images/attach-debugger.png)

2. Use the process ID or Name to attach the debugger in your IDE.

    ![Attach Debugger in VS](images/visual-studio-attach-debugger.png)

3. Click the `OK` button on the `Attach Debugger` dialog.

The breakpoints in your module will now be hit:

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