Working with Debugger Data
System Browser Window
Using the Source Pane
The Source pane displays source code for the selected function in the Functions pane, using the fonts and colors specified in the IDE Preferences window.
To use the pane, select a function in the Functions pane. The corresponding source code appears in the Source pane.
If the selected function does not contain source code, the Source pane displays the message Source text or disassembly not available.
NOTE
Use the Source pane in the Symbolics window to view source code, copy source code, and set breakpoints. Use an editor window to modify the source code. Use a Thread window to view the currently executing statement.
System Browser Window
The System Browser window shows system level information about processes executing on various machines, like the host computer or the hardware under debugger control. The window shows this information:
• running processes
• tasks for selected processes
• some hidden processes
Click on the expand icon for a process to view all tasks assigned to the selected process.
Processes under debugger control appear in bold. Double-click a task to open it in a new
Thread window, or choose the task name and click the Stack Crawl Window button.
Figure 21.2
shows the System Browser window. Table 21.2
explains items in the window.
NOTE
If the System Browser window does not show processes for a specific machine, you must start a debugging session for that machine. For example, you might need to debug a project that runs on external hardware in order to see executing processes for that hardware.
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Figure 21.2 System Browser Window
Working with Debugger Data
System Browser Window
Table 21.2 System Browser Window Items
Icon Item
Attach to
Process
Explanation
Click to have the debugger control the selected process.
Stack
Crawl window
Refresh
No
Refresh
Expand
Click to open a Thread window for the selected process.
This icon indicates that information for selected item is periodically updated. Click this icon to toggle between refresh and no refresh.
This icon indicates that information is not updated for the selected item.
Click to expand a process and list related tasks.
Opening the System Browser Window
Use the System Windows or System menu command to view and manipulate active processes on a selected machine. If multiple machines are available, select each machine from the System Windows submenu to display multiple System Browser windows. If you choose a machine that is already open, the existing window will be brought to the front.
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