Debugging in attachable mode

Starting the Debugger, then attaching to a debug-ready client process, runs the Debugger in attachable mode. Be sure to read Attachable mode .

To start the Debugger in attachable mode, follow the instructions below, based on your platform:

Windows — From the Start menu, choose Programs > OpenEdge > Debugger.

UNIX — Change directory (cd) to $DLC/bin. At the prompt, type proDebugger.

When you start the Debugger in attachable mode, the user interface appears the same as in other modes. However, the only options available are:

To make changes to preferences use the Preferences dialog box. For more information on the Preferences dialog box, see Preferencesdialog box.

To attach the Debugger to a process use the Attach to Process dialog box. For more information on the Attach to Process dialog box, see Attachto Process dialog box .

For more information on making a process ready for debugging, see Making the process ready for debugging.

In this section:

Detaching from the process