Debugging in Creator: possible to lock a window?
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i never use Qt Creator debug mode cuz it's not user friendly. i prefer using qDebug() instead.
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Why do you leave debugger mode then? It seems logical to me that windows that are associated with a mode, are not shown when not in that mode. What else would the mode mean?
@mohsen:
qDebug is obviously not a replacement for using a debugger, but I guess you'll find that out sooner or later. -
Hi, Andre -
Terrible wording on my part. The window goes away when leaving the debugging mode, but doesn't return when you re-enter debugging mode.
I've noticed that this isn't 100% true, and I'm trying to nail down exactly what the criteria, but there are lots of variables. I think as long as a debugging session is active, when you leave and return, you'll get the window back. I think it should return no matter what; as though the window is a preference or a configuration option for the mode.
FWIW, I'm very happy with the debugger interface in Creator. If I could just figure out a way to view the contents of various objects (like vectors or stacks), I'd be even happier, but...it works wonderfully for me.
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[quote author="mzimmers" date="1320677235"]FWIW, I'm very happy with the debugger interface in Creator. If I could just figure out a way to view the contents of various objects (like vectors or stacks), I'd be even happier, but...it works wonderfully for me.[/quote]
vectors and stacks (both Qt and std) should be displayed nicely out-of-the-box (unless you actively disabled "Use Debugging Helpers" or such). If it doesn't for you, file a bug and attach the debugger log (content of right pane of Windows->Views->Debugger Log)
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Here's what it looks like to me:
!http://scopedin.com/images/qtdebug.jpg(debug window)!
I can see the first and last element, but know of no way to see the ones in between.
And, I do have debugging helpers enabled.
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Sorry, that's a snapshot of the "Locals and Expressions" window, not the contents of the right pane of "Windows->Views->Debugger Log". That would be quite a bit of text, so putting it on pastebin.com and just posting a link here might be an option. The log contains your debugger configuration, so it's much easier to spot the reason for your problem. From the screenshot I only see that the "helpers" do not work at all for you, but not why.
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Got it...thanks.
The debugger log, and the commands window are in files here:
"debugger log":http://scopedin.com/text/
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I can't find that command, and I have to leave for a meeting now. I'll look around for it later, and report back. Thanks.
EDIT (for posterity): this is in preferences. Qt Creator->Preferences->Qt4, under the "Helpers" area (you have to click on "Details" to see what you're looking for. Then, build them...and sit for awhile, because it takes a few minutes, and you don't get any feedback while that's happening.
Anyway, I built the helpers...so, where should I look for the improved display of vectors and stacks and stuff? The "Locals and Expressions" window looks the same.
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Upon closer look, it appears that this is partly solved:
I searched the debugger log for "helper library" and found nothing, so I assume that error is gone.
Some vectors are displaying better now. Here's a screenshot of a locals windows. The vector nyqInp (passed to the active routine as a parameter) is now displayed "nicely," but the member vectors coeffBuffer and inpBuffer aren't.
!http://scopedin.com/images/qtdebug2.jpg(qt locals window)!
At least this is progress, but I'd really like to be able to see into member vectors, too.
