5.2.1. Single stepping (step in)

Single stepping executes only one statement of the program (from the place where it has stopped) and then returns control. If the statement that is executed contains one or more functions, the debugger tries to step inside the functions (in the sequence in which the functions are executed). Once the statement is executed and control is passed back, it is possible to study the various program parameters.

If the program need to been started to use single stepping.

Choose the menu item Debug->Step In or click on the Step In icon in the Debug toolbar to step into a program.

5.2.2. Single stepping (step over)

Step over is similar to step in, except that it does not step inside any function in the statement being executed. The statement will be executed in one go.

Choose the menu item Debug->Step Over or click on the Step Over icon in the Debug toolbar to step over statements in a program.

If a dynamic library is loaded during the step, the program will not stop at the end of the step. But it will run until it finds a breakpoint or you stop it.

5.2.3. Single stepping (step out)

Step out will execute the current function until it returns. The program will be stopped once it exits from the function. Step out is not really single stepping, because it does not only execute a single statement — it executes the whole function until that function returns to the calling function.

Choose the menu item Debug->Step Out or click on the Step Out icon in the Debug toolbar to step out in a program.

5.2.4. Run/Continue

This option will continue the execution of the program until a breakpoint is encountered, or the program exits.

Choose the menu item Debug->Run/Continue or click on the Run/Continue icon in the Debug toolbar to continue the execution of a program.

5.2.5. Run To

This option will continue the execution of the program until the line where cursor is is reached.

Choose the menu item Debug->Run to Cursor or click on the Run to Cursor icon in the Debug toolbar to run until the line at cursor is reached.

5.2.6. Stop Program

While the program is running and has control, no debugging tasks can be performed. To obtain control while the program is running, choose the menu item Debug->Interrupt Program or click on the Stop Program icon in the Debug toolbar. This will interrupt the program and return control to the debugger.