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Debugger Guide


Examining and Modifying Procedure Data

You can examine and modify a range of data objects that are accessible to the current procedure using the commands listed in Table 5–3.

Table 5–3: Data Commands 
Function
Command
List the names of buffers, parameters, and variables defined in the current procedure.
LIST BUFFERS
LIST PARAMETERS
LIST VARIABLES
Display the value of specified fields, parameters, variables, and attributes for widgets and handles in the current procedure.
DISPLAY FIELD
DISPLAY PARAMETER
DISPLAY VARIABLE
DISPLAY widget:attribute
DISPLAY handle:attribute
Modify the value of specified fields, parameters, variables, and attributes for widgets and handles in the current procedure.
ASSIGN FIELD
ASSIGN PARAMETER
ASSIGN VARIABLE
ASSIGN widget:attribute
ASSIGN handle:attribute

Note that these commands operate on data accessible to any active procedure in the Debugger context, not just the executing procedure. To access data in an active procedure other than the executing procedure, you must navigate the call stack using the UP and DOWN commands to choose a new current procedure. For more information on navigating the call stack, see the "Displaying Debugger and Session Information" section.


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