Organization

Part I describes how to start, stop, and interact with the Debugger as you debug your code. It is a complete guide to the features, terms, and principles of operation you need to know to use the Debugger effectively. Once you have begun a debugging session, the Debugger online help available from the Help menu of the Debugger window provides most of the information you need to use the Debugger.

Part II describes the logging infrastructure and various types of logging available to troubleshoot your code. It also provides guidelines and direction for using other diagnostic tools available for troubleshooting purposes.

Introduction

Describes the features of the Debugger and how it interacts with an ABL application.

Startingand Stopping the Debugger

Describes how to start and end a debugging session in all supported operating environments.

DebuggerWindow and Files

Describes the Debugger user interface and files created or referenced by the Debugger.

UsingSystem Handles for Debugging

Describes how to use the DEBUGGER and SESSION handles, which are ABL system handles that allow you to start the Debugger and control some Debugger features from an procedure.

Loggingin OpenEdge

Describes the enhanced logging infrastructure.

LogEntry Types Detail

Describes the various types of logging that enhanced logging supports.

OtherDiagnostics Resources

Describes other diagnostics tools and aids available to developers.