Creating deferred breakpoints for COBOL and PL/I programs
Creating a list of breakpoints before starting the z/OS® Debugger session reduces system resource usage and the time spent in the debugging session.
To create and use the deferred breakpoints, complete the following
steps:
- Create breakpoints and save the definitions in a file-based repository using the Create breakpoints option in the z/OS Debugger Deferred Breakpoints selection in DTU. You can also use IBM® Fault Analyzer to create breakpoints. See IBM Fault Analyzer User's Guide and Reference for details.
- View the breakpoints in the repository and save the definitions in a commands file in the z/OS Debugger command format using the View breakpoints option in the z/OS Debugger Deferred Breakpoints selection in DTU.
- Set the breakpoints that are defined in the commands file during the debug session by using one of the methods where the commands file is accepted like a commands file, a preference file, or a USE command.
The breakpoint types supported are AT STATEMENT and AT LABEL.
The following programming languages and side file
configurations are supported:
| Programming language | Side file | Compiled with |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise COBOL V4 or earlier | LANGX | NOTEST |
| Enterprise COBOL V4 or earlier | SYSDEBUG | TEST (SEPARATE) |
| Enterprise COBOL V5 | Program Object | TEST (SOURCE) |
| Enterprise PL/I | SYSDEBUG | TEST (SYM,SEPARATE) |