topic Re: Can I use a script with MCUXpresso LinkServer debug sessions? in MCUXpresso IDE

Can I use a script with MCUXpresso LinkServer debug sessions?

robert_s — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:23:55 GMT

Hi,

Firstly I'm new to MCUXpresso!...

I have built one of the demo SDK examples for the 'i.MX RT 1170' (https://www.nxp.com/design/development-boards/i-mx-evaluation-and-development-boards/i-mx-rt1170-evaluation-kit:MIMXRT1170-EVK?tid=vaniMXRT1170EVK) and am able start and debug via a LinkServer Debug Configuration.

By default, the debugger stops at the first executable statement in main().

I would then like the debug session to execute a 'script', such as a .gdb file.

I tried creating a file for the 'GDB command file' under the 'GDB Debugger' tab of my Debug Configuration, but always fails with:

Error in final launch sequence:

    Failed to execute MI command:
    source .gdb
    Error message from debugger back end:
    .gdb:2: Error in sourced command file:
    The program is not being run.

So the .gdb file does get used, even for a LinkServer seesion

Thank you for help you can provide.

Re: Can I use a script with MCUXpresso LinkServer debug sessions?

jeremyzhou — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:07:21 GMT

Hi,
Thank you for your interest in NXP Semiconductor products and for the opportunity to serve you.
To provide the fastest possible support, I'd recommend you try to refer to the MCUXpresso IDE User Guide.
Have a great day,
TIC

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Re: Can I use a script with MCUXpresso LinkServer debug sessions?

robert_s — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:47:11 GMT

Thank you TIC!

I have had a look at the User Guide but I don't think it provides much help for working with gdb.

In the end I believe this is simply that 'run' is not a valid command to use in a gdb script (i.e. .gdbinit).

'run' is achieved by unchecking 'Debug configurations -> Startup -> Run Commands -> Set breakpoint at:'

Regards.

Re: Can I use a script with MCUXpresso LinkServer debug sessions?

converse — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:11:15 GMT

For a remote target, 'run' is not an appropriate command. The command you want is 'continue'.