5.5.7 Tracing Tips

When using __TRACE and __LOG macros in your code, consider the following:

• Focus on one area of an application and place __TRACE and __LOG macros so that they form a “flow” in the Trace window. That way, you can follow the execution flow and debug the application based on missing/incorrect trace points or an abrupt end to the trace flow.
• Use __TRACE and __LOG macros with conditional statements in your code to aid in debugging. Example: When a variable reaches a certain value, start logging it.

   If(var > 5)
   {
   __LOG(ID, var)
   }

• Leave __TRACE and __LOG macros in your code for future debugging, if this is allowable, i.e., go to Project Properties>ICE4>Trace and select “Disable Trace Macros.”