Re: [Dev-C++] DevC++ trace is missing...

[Matt D. <md...@ua...>]

Well, depending upon what version of Dev-C++ you are using this feature is included, but under a diffent name.
The newest versions of Dev-C++ include an integreated debugger, meaning that it is possible to step through the code line by line.
In Dev-C++ the thing you call 'trace' is known as 'Next Step' the keyboard shortcut is also F7. Note that you must first run the
program in debug mode with F8 after setting a breakpoint near the code you want to examine.
----- Original Message -----
From: Santiago
To: dev-cpp-users-list
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 10:28 AM
Subject: [Dev-C++] DevC++ trace is missing...


Hi guys, I sent this e-mail to the "feature request" people from DevC++. I wonder if you can give me a hint:
"Hi Guys,
DevC++ is now very known for being a revolutionary free IDE, not only by advance programmers but also by newbies (like me). There is
a critical feature in TurboC++ 4.5(my old compiler) which I'm surprised is missing in DevC++. I have seen people requesting that
feature in forums and in DevC++ e-mail lists. I'm talking about the "trace" feature, where you actually trace line by line (f7 in
turbo C++) to find that stupid mistake that one couldn't find by reading the whole code 10 times. If you decided to not use "trace",
I'm sure there's a very good reason why, but could you please explain it to me so I can see what I'm missing?
Thank you and keep doing such an amazing job with DevC++, the friendliest IDE out there."

This might be a stupid question, but I'm still learning, so I'll appreciate any feedback.

Thank you.
San