Create Error with custom text that prevents compiling in VB.NET (#error in C#) -

you can add preprocessor directive cause error @ compile time in c# this:

#error cause divide 0 

how can same this in vb.net?

or

is there way create error provides custom helpful information in errorlist.

tldr: i want in vb.net:

here 1 way can achieve want. not perfect. meet criteria of:

• prevents compiling
• puts custom text in error list window

you first need declare variable custom text want displayed underscores in between each word. (yes underscores annoying necessary)

dim this_is_as_useful_a_description_as_your_gonna_get string

this creates unused variable. in conjunction ide's ability treat warnings errors give close looking for:

you can turn on treat warnings errors going project properties , compile tab. so: