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How to Use MDB : Debugging Methods

Debugging Methods
You can run a test using either of these methods:
Entering commands is the preferred method to run a test with MDB. It allows you to interact with the target application as it executes in simulation or on actual hardware. The result of each command is displayed one at a time, so that mistakes are more easily understood and corrected. See “Entering Commands Method”.
The Running a Command File method cannot be used after invoking the MDB. The command file is included as a parameter in the command line when invoking the MDB. See “Running a Command File Method”.
Entering Commands Method
Note:
Although the MPLAB X IDE can run multiple tools simultaneously, the MDB will only run one tool at a time. But, you can have multiple instances of the MDB running.
Refer to Section 1.5 “Using Multiple Instances of the MDB”.
Entering commands is a step-by-step method to run a test with MDB. Once the MDB is running, you can start entering commands. Please note that while the MDB commands are not case-sensitive, the property options and file names are case-sensitive.
Type help for a list of classes of commands in MDB. Refer to Chapter 2. “MDB Reference”, Table 2-1 “MDB Classes of Commands”.
For other commands available, see Chapter 2. “MDB Reference”, Table 2-2 through Table 2-10.
The following sections describe these topics:

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