HD6417729 HITACHI [Hitachi Semiconductor], HD6417729 Datasheet - Page 60

• Manufacturer Part Number: HD6417729
• Description: Hitachi Microcomputer Development Environment System
• Manufacturer: HITACHI [Hitachi Semiconductor]

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A breakpoint is a simple debugging function.
The [Source] window provides a very simple way of setting a software breakpoint at any point in a
program. For example, to set a breakpoint at the sort function call:
Note: The software breakpoint cannot be set in the ROM area.
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Select by double-clicking the [BP] column on the line containing the sort function call.
The symbol will appear on the line containing the sort function, and the word Break
will appear when the [BP] column is extended. This shows that a software breakpoint has
been set.
Setting a Software Breakpoint
Figure 3.10 [Source] Window (Setting a Software Breakpoint)