µVISION: Remote Control of IDE and Debugger

Information in this article applies to:

• µVision Version 3.5, or newer

QUESTION

Is there a way to control the operations of µVision from a different application? I need to be able to start and stop debugging, and read the memory contents.

ANSWER

Yes, µVision offers several possibilities. For example, you may simply generate an include file that contains the debugger commands and enter it as a debugger INI file. The debugger INI file may contain commands like Go, EXIT, Dump, and LOG. Together, with the µVision batch mode, you may write automated test sessions.

A more sophisticated way is to use The µVision Socket Interface (UVSOCK) which enables µVision versions 3.5 and greater to be controlled and monitored by one or more third party applications (Clients). It enables the Client(s) to perform:

• Application configuration
• Application building
• Application debugging

The client has access to the power of µVision's device database, build system, and features such as advanced debugging with the Real-Time Agent. The client and µVision work together to provide a seamless experience for the end-user. For more information on the µVision Socket Interface please read Application Note 198 linked to in the MORE INFORMATION section.

MORE INFORMATION

• Application Note 198: Using the µVision Socket Interface

SEE ALSO

• µVision DEBUGGER: Running Automated Test Sessions
• µVision: Creating a Project Batch File
• µVision: Building Targets From the Command Line
• µVision DEBUGGER: DTC Interface no longer works

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, February 23, 2021