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Using Static Graphs

Making Graphical Static Queries

2. Choose "Describe" from the popup menu.

The "Describe" dialog box shows all functions and any global variables defined in that source file.

Arc description boxes show additional detail on the relationships between nodes. For example, you might be interested in determining all places where a particular function calls another function. Select the arc and choose "Describe" from the popup menu to see occurrences of calls.

Setting Breakpoints for SoftBench Debugger

From any Static Graph you can set breakpoints on functions, member functions, and call sites. To set a breakpoint from the Static Call Graph:

1.Start SoftBench Debugger from the main SoftBench window.

2.Display the desired identifier on the Call Graph.

3.To set a breakpoint on a function:

a.Select the function node with the left mouse button.

b.With the right mouse button, choose "Set Breakpoint" from the "Function Actions" popup menu.

4.To set a breakpoint on a particular function call:

a.Select the arc representing the call in which you are interested. For example, if you want a breakpoint on a particular call of printf within main, select the arc between main and printf.

b.With the right mouse button, choose "Describe" from the "Arc Actions" popup menu.

c.Select the particular call you want in the "Describe" dialog box. You may double-click on the individual calls to examine the code in your configured editor.

d.Select Actions, and choose "Set Breakpoint".

Saving Static Graph Images to Files

SoftBench Static Analyzer allows you to save your graph images in several file formats, scales, and page sizes. From any graph window choose "Graph: Save

Image…". You cannot reload saved images into SoftBench Static Analyzer.

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