Breakpoints
In this topic, FAQs related to breakpoints are listed.
How do I set breakpoints?
How do I view the breakpoints that have been set?
How do I disable existing breakpoints?
What does the checkmark next to the breakpoint represent?
What is the difference between the Toggle Breakpoint and Enable/Disable breakpoint options?
Which breakpoint option do I select if I want to add a breakpoint?
Which breakpoint option do I select if I want to skip a breakpoint while still keeping it in my breakpoint list?
What if I want to delete a breakpoint?
How do I place a breakpoint on a given physical address?
How do I add hardware breakpoints? Can I add them through the GUI?
How can I view the hardware breakpoints that have been set?
What is the difference between the hardware breakpoint and the software breakpoint? Why would I use one over the other?
What is the purpose of the Limit New Breakpoint to Active Debug Context button in the Breakpoint window?
Is there a way to add breakpoints to C and Assembly files that exist in a library?
How do I set a breakpoint at a particular function?
What is the difference between a breakpoint and a line breakpoint?
The warnings symbols in Editor distort visibility of breakpoints. How can I stop these warning symbols from appearing?
How do I use breakpoints on data?
Can I use any number of software breakpoints while debugging in RAM?
How does software breakpoints works while debugging in RAM?
While debugging in RAM my debugger halts and reports an "illegal breakpoint" error. What do I do?
Can I use software breakpoints on code running in flash memory?
What is a hardware breakpoint?
How do I select the type of breakpoint for my application in the Editor view?
How do I monitor that how many hardware breakpoints are used in my application?
If I launch my debug sessions with too many breakpoints, then the debugger shows this error message: "Breakpoint Warning: Unable to set all breakpoints requested. Some breakpoints may be disabled and will not stop the processor." What do I do?
How do I step over the breakpoints without using Breakpoints view?
What are the points to consider while using Stepping Backwards feature in Debugging?