Version 5 of netbeanstcl debugger

Updated 2011-08-20 16:40:41 by dmp

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Tcl Plugin for Netbeans - Debugger Overview.

  1. Debug Process

To start debug process use Debug Project (Ctrl+F5) then following state will appear:
http://wiki.tcl.tk/_repo/images/dmp/DebugBefore.png
Tclsh executes debugServer.tcl. It's waiting for connection from Netbeans Interface. Click on any (except Stop) debug control to make a connection. When connection establish debugServer.tcl puts appropriate information.
http://wiki.tcl.tk/_repo/images/dmp/DebugConnection.png

  1. Control Buttons

http://wiki.tcl.tk/_repo/images/dmp/DebugControls.png
From the left:

  • Finish Debugger Session: To quit debug mode. Terminates script execution.
  • Pause: Unused, but could make connection.
  • Continue: Run script until it reaches breakpoint.
  • Step Over: Single stepping over instruction if available.
  • Step Into: Single stepping into instruction if available.
  • Run To Cursor: Run script until it reaches cursor or next breakpoint.
  1. Debugger Windows:
    • Breakpoints
    • Variables
    • Watches
    • CallStack