To debug applications within CMS IntelliCAD, please use the supported workflow:
Launch the software independently first, then attach the debugger to the active process. Detailed steps are provided below:

To debug a plugin within Visual Studio, please follow these steps:

Launch the Application: Navigate to the Debug menu and select Start Without Debugging.

Initiate Attachment: Once CMS IntelliCAD is running, return to Visual Studio and go to Debug > Attach to Process…

Locate the Process: In the dialog box, search for the active process. For CMS products, look for CmsIcad.exe.

Configure Settings: Select the appropriate Code Type for your project.

Attach: Click the Attach button.

Once connected, use the NETLOAD command within IntelliCAD to load the plugin and begin debugging.