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Conference hydra::amiga_v1

Title:AMIGA NOTES
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Created:Sat Apr 26 1986
Last Modified:Wed Feb 05 1992
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
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2689.0. "BenchMark Modula 2" by RTL::UTZ () Tue Jun 27 1989 15:36

I recieved a flier recently from Avante Gard Software the makers of BenchMark
Modula 2.  They have created a symbolic debugger as a companion for thier 
compiler.  I am very interested as that is what I use at work all the time.
I thought I'd ask and see if anyone else has this product yet.  If so, do you
like it?  How about a review?

The flier states a cost of $150.  That is a little steep but if it is a good
product I am willing to pay it.  A symbolic debugger would make writing 
applications much easier and faster.

David
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2689.1More info?NOTIBM::MCGHIEWed Jun 28 1989 00:3510
     Hi David,
    
    Did the flyer state much about the debugger ?
    
    I haven't sent in my compiler registration card yet. I agree $150 is a
    bit step, however I would expect to be able to get it a bit cheaper
    through the mail-order companies.
    
    regards
    	Mike
2689.2A description of the debuggerRTL::UTZThu Jun 29 1989 12:3472
    
    
    
    
    	Source Level Debugger for BenchMark Modula 2  (from the flier)
    
    Source Window: Displays the source code for a program and tracks the
    current program position.  Set or Clear break points by using the mouse
    to select statements.
    
    Symbolic Data Window:  Examine the current contents of procedure and
    module variables in the high-level form in which they were defined.
    
    Memory Window:  Browse through memory in one of many useful display
    formats.  Display formats include floating point, character, string and
    number.
    
    Disassembly Window:  Displays the assembly language instructions of the
    program and tracks the current program position.  Set or clear break
    points by using the mouse to select instructtions.
    
    Register Window: Examine the contents of the CPU registers and the
    status flags.
    
    Procedure Call Chain Window:  Displays a list of procedures which have
    been called.  Use the mouse to select a procedure to be examined.
    
    Module List Window:  Provides a list of the modules contained in the
    porgram.  Use th mouse to select a module to be examined.
    
    Break Point Window:  Displays a list of the break points which have been
    set at various points in the program.
    
    Information Window:  Displays information from system lists including
    message ports, resident libraries, devices, tasks and resources.
    
    Directory Window:  Allows files to be selected using the mouse rather
    than typing in the filename.
    
    Complete Customization:  Open as many windows as you wish, adjust the
    colors until they are perfect, setup the options and then dsave the
    entire debugger configuration to a file.
    
    Execution Control:  YOu havew complete control over the execution of
    your program at the Modula-2 or Assembly Language level.  Single step
    one statement at a time, run at full speed until a break point is
    encountered or run at slow speed to monitor the actions of your
    program.
    
    PostMortem Debugging:  It's almost like having two debuggers in one. 
    By using a module included in the package you can debug a program which
    has actually stopped due to a fatal error.  Examine and change the
    variables of the program and then continue execution.
    
    _______________________________________________________________________________
    
    It looks like a pretty complete package.  I was wondering if anyone has
    used it?
    
    For further information contact:
    
    Avant-Garde Software
    2213 Woodburn
    Plano, Texas 75075  U.S.A.
    (214) 964-0260
    
    I am not affliated with Avant-Garde but do own their compiler and am
    interested in products to enhance the compiler.
    
    Hope this all is helpful,
    David
    
2689.3HYDRA::BOAENSun Feb 25 1990 16:372