Renesas CE2000-H8S Series, User Manual

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7.8.2
Watching Variables
It is useful to be able to watch the values of variables as the program is being stepped.
For example, set a watch on the struct variable section1, which is declared at the beginning of the
program, using the following procedure:
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Scroll up in the program window until you see the line:
sort(section1, ID);
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In the Program windows click once at the word section1 to position the blinking cursor on the word
section1.
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Within the Program Window (Tutorial.c) perform a right mouse button click to display a pop-up
menu, and choose
Instant Watch ….
The Instant Watch dialog will be displayed:
Figure 7-18 Instant Watch dialog
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Click Add button to add the variable to the Watch Window.
Figure 7-19 Watch Window
A variable watch can be added to the Watch Window by specifying its name. Use this method to add a
Watch on the variable
count as follows:
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Click with the right mouse button within the Watch window and choose Add Watch … from the pop-
up menu.
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