Changing the Number of a.outs Cached

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Debugging Performance Defaults

By default, the debugger caches one a.out. You can change the number of a.outs cached.

Set the number to n when shifting between debugging n programs from a single dbx window. For example, set the value equal to the current number of programs on the Debug menu picklist. A zero setting still allows caching of shared objects.

You will realize significant performance gains only if you have ample RAM and swap space.

To change the number of a.out's cached:

1. In the Debugging Window, choose Debug Debugging Options. Or, in the Sun WorkShop main window, choose Options Debugging Options.

2. In the Debugging Options Dialog Box, click the Debugging Performance tab.

3. Type the number in the Number of a.outs cached text box.

4. >Click OK to apply the change to the current session, or click Save as Defaults and then click OK to apply it to all sessions.

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Note - This option is equivalent to the dbx aout_cache_size Environment Variable.

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