skip subcommand for dbx: Continue from the current stopping point

Format

skip [number]

Description

The skip subcommand continues execution of the application program from the current stopping point. A number of breakpoints equal to the value of the number argument are skipped, and execution then ceases when the next breakpoint is reached or when the program finishes. If the number argument is not specified, it defaults to a value of 1.

Usage notes

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

Examples

To continue execution until the second breakpoint is encountered, enter:
skip 1

Related information

The cont subcommand.