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11 years ago

Slow response when debugging software

I use a cyclone IV custom board and use the NIOS ii soft processor. My question is when I step over a variable operation, i have to wait for 1 to 2 seconds, when I step over a function, I have to wai...
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11 years ago

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and sometimes when I step over a variable, it jumps to near by code line and then jump back. Is that normal?

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This could be pretty normal if you are debugging code build in Release mode , i.e. with optimization enabled (-O3) and no ALT_DEBUG.

Also make sure the running application is updated with the latest source code changes.