How to visualize the execution of applications in graphics systems and object-oriented systems

摘要

The object-oriented system method of the present invention is automatically implemented by a method hook that can generate graphical information that can be visualized on a graphical interface. When a method hook is executed, a method hook can indicate the occurrence of an object instance being created, an object instance being destroyed, an entry into a method, or an exit from a method. When one of these occurrences occurs, the method hook initiates execution of a monitoring function that updates the visualization scene displayed on the graphical interface using graphics information and a visualization script along with the rules. The update will match the current state of the visualized object instance. To modify the visualization, the application may be changed without recompiling or relinking the application. Restrictions can also be used by the monitoring function to modify the visualization.