C and C++ SoftBench User's Guide

Using SoftBench Debugger

Tracing Program Flow

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Using the Trace Set/Change Dialog Box

Choosing "Trace: Set…" allows you to specify all aspects of a trace. The

"Trace Set/Change" dialog box is nearly identical to the "Data

Watchpoint Set/Change" dialog box. See Figure 7-9.

Figure 7-9 "Trace Set/Change" Dialog Box

1. Choose "Trace: Set…".

2. Select the granularity (how often SoftBench Debugger triggers the

trace). Specify any "block," if desired, in the "When In" input box.

3. Modify any other information as required. For example, you may

want to specify a DDE command to be executed when the watchpoint

occurs.

4. Select the "■ Stop Execution When Hit" toggle button if you want

your program to pause when it reaches the trace.

5. When you have speciﬁed the information you want, select OK to create

the trace.

Viewing Traces

Choose "Trace: Show" to display the current list of active traces. The

"Trace Listing" dialog box is nearly identical to the "Breakpoint

Listing" dialog box. You have the same abilities to activate, deactivate,

create, delete, or edit as in the "Breakpoint Listing" dialog box. See

“Viewing and Modifying Breakpoints” on page 193 for a description of