7.9.8.82. GEL_SymbolHideSection()¶

Hides a section of symbols.

Syntax

GEL_SymbolHideSection( “fileName”, “sectionName” [, “cpuName” [, “boardName”]] );

Parameters

fileNamenames the symbol file containing the symbol information. The fileName must be enclosed in quotation marks. The symbol file can be a standard COFF output file (*.out) or a specific symbol file obtained during the build process.

sectionNamenames the section to remove. The sectionName must be enclosed in quotation marks.

cpuName(optional) names the CPU on which to load the symbolic information (useful in a multiprocessor environment). The cpuName must be enclosed in quotation marks.

boardName(optional) names the board on which to load the symbolic information. If not specified, uses the board name of the processor on which this GEL function is executed. The boardName must be enclosed in quotation marks.

Description

A section of symbols can be hidden. The symbols are still loaded but cannot be seen by the debugger. To show them again you must use GEL_SymbolShowSection().

Synchronous

Synchronous from GEL: No

Completely synchronous: No

Example

GEL_SymbolHideSection( “C:\mydir\myfile.out”, “.text”, “CPU”, “C55x Simulator (Texas Instruments)” );

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