Debug the especially code inside multiplex architecture environment and improve the software debugging system and the manner

摘要

In a computer system that embodies a first hardware (X) architecture and includes a memory system and at least one simulator for a second (Y) architecture and a system for executing and debugging multiple codes having an environment manager that handles cross-domain calls, a system is provided for debugging code in each domain as part of said multi-code executing and debugging system in a multi-architecture environment. The debugging system includes means for receiving calls for debugger operation from either the X domain or the Y domain. Commands are generated for debugging operations in either domain. The commands that may be generated by the user include RUN and STEP commands for the machine state in the debug domain. General support commands and debug operations support commands may also be generated. The debug operations support commands include EXAMINE, DEPOSIT, SET BREAKPOINT AND CANCEL BREAKPOINT. The latter commands are implemented differently for the different domains.