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CHAPTER2 Dependence Functions
2.4.6.3 Data Break

This function suspends program execution when data access (read/write) is made to a

specified address.

Data Break
This function suspends program execution when data access (read/write) is made to a specified address. Up
to 8 points can be set.
When the data break occurs, the following message appears in the status bar.
Break at address by data event break
How to set
Control the data break in the following methods:
• Dialog
- "Data" tab in the breakpoint setting dialog
For details, refer to "4.6.4 Breakpoints" in "SOFTUNE Workbench Operation Manual".
• Command
- SET DATABREAK
For details, refer to "3.9 SET DATABREAK (type 2)" in "SOFTUNE Workbench Command Reference
Manual".
Notes:
A data break shares points with the following functions. The maximum number of data breaks
varies depending on how those functions are used.
- Code break
- Data watch break
- Trace trigger
- Sequencer
The data break may stop after a few steps of instructions following the instruction with detection
access are executed.