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CCSv5.2.0.00069 Refresh All Windows On Breakpoint Fails

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430G2553

Here is what I am doing:

I'm working on an MSP430G2553.  I set a breakpoint by right clicking in the code and choosing Breakpoint.  Then I choose the Breakpoint tab, right click the breakpoint and choose properties.  Within the properties tab under Action I change the choice from "Remain Halted" to "Refresh All Windows".  I load a variable into the expressions window so I can watch it get updated.  

It doesn't work.  When I choose "Resume" the hardware shows that the software isn't running, although the CCSv5 display does not indicate the program is paused.  When I select pause, CCSv5 shows the program has halted (and apparently Remained Halted) at the breakpoint.  

The interesting part is that with some programs and some breakpoints it does work.  So I'm sure I'm doing something wrong or misunderstanding what the criteria for the use of this option is.  

Any ideas/help would be much appreciated.  

  • Hi Michelle,

    I just tried in v5.3 with a launchpad and could not reproduce this.   I set a breakpoint at a variable, put it in the expressions view and when I select "refresh all windows" under action I see the variable count down.

    How have you declared the expression/variable you are watching?  Are you sure it may not be being optimized out?  Can you watch the variable at all? 

    Perhaps with a few further details we can try to determine the behaviour for you.

    Best Regards,

    Lisa

  • Hi Michelle,

    just thought I would check for any updates/further information with your enquiry.

    Best Regards,

    Lisa