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Chapter 6: Using Macros and Command Files
The debugger provides several ways for you to simplify tasks that you do often.
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Macros are C-like functions. You can call macros individually, attach
them to breakpoints, or automatically execute them with each program
step. Macros are especially useful for temporarily patching C code.
Command files contain series of debugger commands. The debugger can
read a command file and execute the commands found there as if they
were entered directly into the interface command line. Command files are
useful for setting up the debugger, for executing a program to a certain
point, and for automated testing.
Action keys are shortcut definitions or "hotkeys" which allow you to add
new commands to the graphical interface. Action keys are useful for
simplifying frequently-used commands, for making the debugger easier to
use for co-workers who do not frequently use a debugger, and for making
the debugger into a framework for demos and tutorials.
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