The debugger is used to detect, locate and correct program errors, test or optimize program execution, or analyze a Natural error that interrupts program execution.
The Debugger documentation is organized under the following headings:
Tutorial | First steps with the debugger. | |
Concepts of the Debugger | Basic concepts of the debugger. | |
Start the Debugger | Operational requirements and instructions for invoking the debugger. | |
Switch Test Mode On and Off | Setting the test mode to activate and deactivate debugging. | |
Debug Environment Maintenance | Saving and using a predefined debug environment. | |
Spy Maintenance | Setting, modifying, deleting and activating both breakpoints and watchpoints. | |
Breakpoint Maintenance | Setting, modifying, deleting and activating breakpoints. Explanations of breakpoint screen contents. | |
Watchpoint Maintenance | Setting, modifying, deleting and activating watchpoints. Explanations of watchpoint screen contents. | |
Call Statistics Maintenance | Obtaining statistics about invoked objects. | |
Statement Execution Statistics Maintenance | Obtaining statistics about executed statement lines. | |
Variable Maintenance | Displaying and modifying variables. | |
List Object Source | Displaying an object source. | |
Error Handling | Handling errors that can occur during application or debugger execution. | |
Execution Control Commands | Debugger commands for program flow control. | |
Navigation and Information Commands | Debugger commands for screen navigation, object information and debugger profile settings. | |
Command Summary and Syntax | All debugger commands and appropriate command syntax. |