RealView Debugger User Guide - ARM Information Center

Working with MacrosWhen creating a macro, variables must be declared at the start of the macrodefinition. This also applies to macros that you create using a text editor.The Add/Edit Macros dialog looks like the example shown in Figure 9-1.Figure 9-1 Creating a macroThe macro uses the PRINTF command and so the command must be enclosed bydollar signs ($), shown in the Macro Entry Area.7. Click Update to pass the macro definition to RealView Debugger, where it isstored in the symbol table. This adds the new macro to the Existing Macrosdisplay list.If there are any errors in the macro text, you are notified when you try to pass themacro to RealView Debugger.NoteIf the symbol table is recreated, for example when an image is loaded withsymbols or if you disconnect, any macros are automatically deleted.8. View the Output pane message:def int tutorial(var1)9. Click Save... to display the Select file to save/append into dialog box where youcan choose where to save the new macro definition file for later re-use.The macro name has been entered automatically with the extension .inc.10. Save the new macro, with the default name, in your \home directory.If the chosen file already exists, RealView Debugger displays a warning messageand gives you the option to append the new file or to overwrite the existingcontents.ARM DUI 0153G Copyright © 2002-2005 ARM Limited. All rights reserved. 9-9