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Using the WDB GUI

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Main Window
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Command View
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Load Program Dialog Box
Open File Dialog Box
Save/Restore Debug Session Dialog Box
Breakpoints Dialog Box
Source File Paths Dialog Box
Object File Paths Dialog Box
Signals Dialog Box
Find Dialog Box
Debugger Preferences Dialog Box
Quick Watch Dialog Box
Fix List Dialog Box
Memory Check Dialog Box

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Overview

The Memory Usage view displays data collected on memory leaks and heap usage. To enable collection of memory data, see Examining Memory Use.

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Memory Usage View Description

Area Description
Report Area Displays a report on memory leaks or memory (heap) use. Each line of the report groups leaks or heap allocations associated with the specific stack trace. Click the box to the left of a line in the report to view the associated stack trace. For details on each of the headings in the report, see Examining Entries in Memory Leak and Memory Use Reports
Type of Report Toggle Choose the type of report you want: either a memory leak report, or a memory use report.
Message Area Displays messages related to the Memory view, such as messages informing you that the report needs to be updated.
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Memory Usage Pop-up Menu

In the Memory Usage view, click the right mouse button to display a pop-up menu that contains the following commands:

Command Action
Update Updates the current report with the latest information.
Save To File Saves the memory leak or memory (heap) use report to a file.
Collapse All Collapses all report entries that you've expanded.
Open Separate Window Displays the Memory Usage view in a separate window, allowing you to see more than one GUI view at the same time.
Return to Main Window Closes the separate window and enables the Memory Usage tab. Available when the Memory Usage view is displayed in a separate window.
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Tips

  • Double-click on a function in a stack trace in the memory report to display source for the function.

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See Also

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