case subcommand for dbx: Change how dbx interprets symbols

Format

case [default | mixed | lower | upper]

Description

The case subcommand changes how the dbx debug program interprets symbols. Use case if a symbol needs to be interpreted in a way not consistent with the default behavior.

Entering case with no parameters displays the current case mode.

Options

default
Varies with the current language.
mixed
Causes symbols to be interpreted as they actually appear.
lower
Causes symbols to be interpreted as lowercase.
upper
Causes symbols to be interpreted as uppercase.

Usage notes

The case subcommand can be run only while the dbx debug program is running.

Examples

  1. To instruct dbx to interpret symbols as they actually appear, enter:
    case mixed
  2. To instruct dbx to interpret symbols as uppercase, enter:
    case upper