Using the Source Windows

A source window allows you to view the program you are debugging. You can look at your source in one of the following windows:

• Source
  
• Disassembly
  
• Mixed

A source window is thread specific. Executable lines initially display in blue, and non-executable lines initially display in black. Lines with breakpoints have a red prefix, and lines with disabled breakpoints have a green prefix.

The Source window displays the source code for the current function of the program being debugged. If source is available, the Source window displays with the Debug Session Control window when the debugging session starts. Otherwise, the Disassembly window displays.

The Disassembly window displays the assembler instructions for your program without symbolic information.

The Mixed window displays your program as follows:

• Each line of source code is prefixed by its line number as in the Source window. 
  Each disassembled line is prefixed by an address as in the Disassembly window.
  
  Source comment lines also display.
  
  The lines of source code are treated as comments within the lines of disassembly code. You can only set breakpoints or run your program on lines of disassembly code.

  Note: The Mixed window cannot be opened if the source code is not available.

  • Refer to File Menu Choices for a description of the File menu items in the Source window. 
    Refer to View Menu Choices for a description of the View menu items in the Source window.

    ---

    [Back: Help Menu Choices]
    [Next: File Menu Choices]