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pdx - pascal debugger
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pdx [--rr] [_o_b_j_f_i_l_e]
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_P_d_x is a tool for source level debugging and execution of
Pascal programs. The _o_b_j_f_i_l_e is an object file produced by
the Pascal translator _p_i(1). If no _o_b_j_f_i_l_e is specified,
_p_d_x looks for a file named ``obj'' in the current directory.
The object file contains a symbol table which includes the
name of the all the source files translated by _p_i to create
it. These files are available for perusal while using the
debugger.
If the file ``.pdxinit'' exists in the current directory,
then the debugger commands in it are executed.
The --rr option causes the _o_b_j_f_i_l_e to be executed immediately;
if it terminates successfully _p_d_x exits. Otherwise it
reports the reason for termination and offers the user the
option of entering the debugger or simply letting _p_x con-
tinue with a traceback. If --rr is not specified, _p_d_x just
prompts and waits for a command.
The commands are:
rruunn [_a_r_g_s] [<< _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e] [>> _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e]
Start executing _o_b_j_f_i_l_e, passing _a_r_g_s as command line
arguments; << or >> can be used to redirect input or out-
put in the usual manner.
ttrraaccee [iinn _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e/_f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n] [iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n]
ttrraaccee _s_o_u_r_c_e-_l_i_n_e-_n_u_m_b_e_r [iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n]
ttrraaccee _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e/_f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n [iinn _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e/_f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n] [iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n]
ttrraaccee _e_x_p_r_e_s_s_i_o_n aatt _s_o_u_r_c_e-_l_i_n_e-_n_u_m_b_e_r [iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n]
ttrraaccee _v_a_r_i_a_b_l_e [iinn _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e/_f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n] [iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n]
Have tracing information printed when the program is
executed. A number is associated with the command that
is used to turn the tracing off (see the ddeelleettee com-
mand).
The first argument describes what is to be traced. If
it is a _s_o_u_r_c_e-_l_i_n_e-_n_u_m_b_e_r, then the line is printed
immediately prior to being executed. Source line
numbers in a file other than the current one must be
preceded by the name of the file and a colon, e.g.
``mumble.p:17''.
If the argument is a procedure or function name then
every time it is called, information is printed telling
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what routine called it, from what source line it was
called, and what parameters were passed to it. In
addition, its return is noted, and if it's a function
then the value it is returning is also printed.
If the argument is an _e_x_p_r_e_s_s_i_o_n with an aatt clause then
the value of the expression is printed whenever the
identified source line is reached.
If the argument is a variable then the name and value
of the variable is printed whenever it changes. Execu-
tion is substantially slower during this form of trac-
ing.
If no argument is specified then all source lines are
printed before they are executed. Execution is sub-
stantially slower during this form of tracing.
The clause ``iinn _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e/_f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n'' restricts tracing
information to be printed only while executing inside
the given procedure or function.
_C_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n is a Pascal boolean expression and is
evaluated prior to printing the tracing information; if
it is false then the information is not printed.
There is no restriction on the amount of information
that can be traced.
ssttoopp iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n
ssttoopp aatt _s_o_u_r_c_e-_l_i_n_e-_n_u_m_b_e_r [iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n]
ssttoopp iinn _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e/_f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n [iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n]
ssttoopp _v_a_r_i_a_b_l_e [iiff _c_o_n_d_i_t_i_o_n]
Stop execution when the given line is reached, pro-
cedure or function called, variable changed, or condi-
tion true.
ddeelleettee _c_o_m_m_a_n_d-_n_u_m_b_e_r
The trace or stop corresponding to the given number is
removed. The numbers associated with traces and stops
are printed by the ssttaattuuss command.
ssttaattuuss [>> _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e]
Print out the currently active ttrraaccee and ssttoopp commands.
ccoonntt Continue execution from where it stopped. This can
only be done when the program was stopped by an inter-
rupt or through use of the ssttoopp command.
sstteepp Execute one source line.
nneexxtt Execute up to the next source line. The difference
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between this and sstteepp is that if the line contains a
call to a procedure or function the sstteepp command will
stop at the beginning of that block, while the nneexxtt
command will not.
pprriinntt _e_x_p_r_e_s_s_i_o_n [,, _e_x_p_r_e_s_s_i_o_n ...]
Print out the values of the Pascal expressions. Vari-
ables declared in an outer block but having the same
identifier as one in the current block may be refer-
enced as ``_b_l_o_c_k-_n_a_m_e .. _v_a_r_i_a_b_l_e''.
wwhhaattiiss _i_d_e_n_t_i_f_i_e_r
Print the declaration of the given identifier.
wwhhiicchh _i_d_e_n_t_i_f_i_e_r
Print the full qualification of the given identifer,
i.e. the outer blocks that the identifier is associ-
ated with.
aassssiiggnn _v_a_r_i_a_b_l_e _e_x_p_r_e_s_s_i_o_n
Assign the value of the expression to the variable.
ccaallll _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e(_p_a_r_a_m_e_t_e_r_s)
Execute the object code associated with the named pro-
cedure or function.
hheellpp Print out a synopsis of _p_d_x commands.
ggrriippee
Invokes a mail program to send a message to the person
in charge of _p_d_x.
wwhheerree
Print out a list of the active procedures and functions
and the respective source line where they are called.
ssoouurrccee _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e
Read _p_d_x commands from the given _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e. Especially
useful when the _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e has been created by redirect-
ing a ssttaattuuss command from an earlier debugging session.
dduummpp [>> _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e]
Print the names and values of all active data.
lliisstt [_s_o_u_r_c_e-_l_i_n_e-_n_u_m_b_e_r [,, _s_o_u_r_c_e-_l_i_n_e-_n_u_m_b_e_r]]
lliisstt _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e/_f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n
List the lines in the current source file from the
first line number to the second inclusive. As in the
editor ``$'' can be used to refer to the last line. If
no lines are specified, the entire file is listed. If
the name of a procedure or function is given lines _n-_k
to _n+_k are listed where _n is the first statement in the
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procedure or function and _k is small.
ffiillee [_f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e]
Change the current source file name to _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e. If
none is specified then the current source file name is
printed.
eeddiitt [_f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e]
eeddiitt _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e/_f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n-_n_a_m_e
Invoke an editor on _f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e or the current source file
if none is specified. If a _p_r_o_c_e_d_u_r_e or _f_u_n_c_t_i_o_n name
is specified, the editor is invoked on the file that
contains it. Which editor is invoked by default
depends on the installation. The default can be over-
ridden by setting the environment variable EDITOR to
the name of the desired editor.
ppii Recompile the program and read in the new symbol table
information.
sshh _c_o_m_m_a_n_d-_l_i_n_e
Pass the command line to the shell for execution. The
SHELL environment variable determines which shell is
used.
aalliiaass _n_e_w-_c_o_m_m_a_n_d-_n_a_m_e _o_l_d-_c_o_m_m_a_n_d-_n_a_m_e
This command makes _p_d_x respond to _n_e_w-_c_o_m_m_a_n_d-_n_a_m_e the
way it used to respond to _o_l_d-_c_o_m_m_a_n_d-_n_a_m_e.
qquuiitt Exit _p_d_x.
The following commands deal with the program at the _p_x
instruction level rather than source level. They are not
intended for general use.
ttrraacceeii [_a_d_d_r_e_s_s] [iiff _c_o_n_d]
ttrraacceeii [_v_a_r_i_a_b_l_e] [aatt _a_d_d_r_e_s_s] [iiff _c_o_n_d]
ssttooppii [_a_d_d_r_e_s_s] [iiff _c_o_n_d]
ssttooppii [aatt] [_a_d_d_r_e_s_s] [iiff _c_o_n_d]
Turn on tracing or set a stop using a _p_x machine
instruction addresses.
xxii _a_d_d_r_e_s_s [,, _a_d_d_r_e_s_s]
Print the instructions starting at the first _a_d_d_r_e_s_s.
Instructions up to the second _a_d_d_r_e_s_s are printed.
xxdd _a_d_d_r_e_s_s [,, _a_d_d_r_e_s_s]
Print in octal the specified data location(s).
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FFIILLEESS
obj Pascal object file
.pdxinit _P_d_x initialization file
SSEEEE AALLSSOO
pi(1), px(1)
_A_n _I_n_t_r_o_d_u_c_t_i_o_n _t_o _P_d_x
BBUUGGSS
_P_d_x does not understand sets, and provides no information
about files.
The _w_h_a_t_i_s command doesn't quite work for variant records.
Bad things will happen if a procedure invoked with the ccaallll
command does a non-local goto.
The commands sstteepp and nneexxtt should be able to take a _c_o_u_n_t
that specifies how many lines to execute.
There should be commands sstteeppii and nneexxttii that correspond to
sstteepp and nneexxtt but work at the instruction level.
There should be a way to get an address associated with a
line number, procedure or function, and variable.
Most of the command names are too long.
The alias facility is quite weak.
A _c_s_h-like history capability would improve the situation.
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