GiD - The personal pre and post processor

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Menu: Data->Problem type→Debugger...


This tool is a graphical debugger for the scripting language Tcl/Tk.
It can be opened also with the <F12> key


This debugger has additional capabilities such as:

  • Editing the code. It is possible to edit the code inside its own editor and resend the new code without closing the debugged program.
  • The Tcl/Tk source code is colorized and supports automatic indentation.
  • When one source code line stops the debugger, it is possible to view all the variables and expression values, as well as change them.
  • It has additional options to measure execution times in the debugged program.




It is possible to use Tcl/Tk to enhance a problem type (see TCL\TK EXTENSION from Customization Manual).


Tcl code can be invoked inside GiD from a problem type (.tcl, .bas, .bat or .xml files), from user-defined macros, from a batch file, etc.


To start debugging must open the desired tcl file, press <F9> to set/remove breakpoints, and press <F5> to re-instrument its procedures and start debugging


More information can be found in this debugger's own help section.

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