#DEBUG Preprocessor statements in ASPX page

Question

I\'m trying to use a preprocessor directive in an ASPX page, but the page doesn\'t recognize it. Is this just something I can\'t do?

Background: I\'m trying to inclu

Answer 1

To me the most elegant solution would be to simply define a field in code-behind with preprocessor directives and then check for its value from the aspx page.

In code-behind:

public partial class WebClient : System.Web.UI.Page
{        
#if DEBUG 
    public bool DebugMode = true;
#else
    public bool DebugMode = false;
#endif
}

Aspx page:

<%if(this.DebugMode){%>