Alright I'm pretty new at using Dev C++ and need to find out how to watch a single variable.
Alright so I go into the debug menu, select "Watch Variables," enter the variables name... Now what? I'm unsure on how to use the debugger. Can anyone help me out?
Well, I tried using debugging with dev c++, and everytime I click on debug, it says there is no debugging information, and it asks me if I would like to recompile with debug info. When I click yes, it recompiles and when I click on debug again, I get the same message.
I just installed dev c++ a few days ago, and in my opinion the compiler is a piece of junk.
Last edited by 7stud; 12-19-2005 at 12:47 PM.
you get what you pay for -- the compiler is pretty good for its price. Remember -- it is free and open source.
I've had the same problem with the debugger, and gave up trying to use it (the debugger).
Well, I tried using debugging with dev c++, and everytime I click on debug, it says there is no debugging information, and it asks me if I would like to recompile with debug info. When I click yes, it recompiles and when I click on debug again, I get the same message.In Compiler Options of Dev-C++ check "Add the following commands when calling compiler:"I've had the same problem with the debugger, and gave up trying to use it (the debugger).
And then type in the following in the textbox below:
-g3 -gstabs
Then goto Settings tab|Linker and select Yes under "Generate debugging information"
Then click ok
You should be able to debug now.
I don't get that message any more, but when I click on debug, the program runs to conclusion. If I click step into nothing happens.
Did you 'rebuild all' after making the changes?I don't get that message any more, but when I click on debug, the program runs to conclusion. If I click step into nothing happens.
Have you tried to set a breakpoint?
I was able to debug after I made the changes, so I don't know what to tell you.
Maybe someone else on the board will have some suggestions.
I normally just right click the variable names once I am in debug mode.Alright so I go into the debug menu, select "Watch Variables," enter the variables name... Now what? I'm unsure on how to use the debugger. Can anyone help me out?
The names will be listed on the left hand side with the values.
I got it to work if I put the cursor at the top and click on run to cursor.
I never have used 'step into' to start debugging. I normally just set a breakpoint and then select debug and go from there.
FYI:
I tried using 'step into' to start and it also didn't work for me. Of course, once I am debugging 'step into' works to step into functions.
Last edited by CartoonLarry; 12-20-2005 at 01:32 PM.
hehe glad to see I'm not the only one having trouble with this silly dev c++ debugger. Thanks for the help guys.
Have you ever tried eclipse?
http://www.eclipse.org/cdt/
I like it a lot.
