Breaking On Signal

Related Topics:

Special Event Breakpoints	Breakpoints Window
Breakpoint Types

You can set an On Signal breakpoint to suspend program execution before the specified signal is delivered.

To set an On Signal breakpoint:

1. In the Debugging Window, choose Windows Breakpoints. or Execute Set Breakpoints.

2. If the Details pane of the Breakpoints window is not displayed, click the Add/Change Breakpoint button (the Add/Change Breakpoint window toggles to Hide Details).

3. Choose Event On Signal and type the signal number or name in the Event text box.

Unlike other breakpoint types, the On Signal breakpoint requires you to type an argument, such as a signal number or name. This field accepts a decimal number or the signal name in either upper or lower case. The SIG prefix is optional.

4. Choose Action Stop.

5. Click Add.

For a list of valid signals, see Signals..