Visual Debugger

The Visual Debugger is a visual representation of a running CICS COBOL transaction or COBOL batch program. View the trace data that is represented by the graph structure to become better oriented with the execution flow.

Getting Started with Visual Debugger
Displays instructions on how to add the visual debugger view and how to configure CICS COBOL or batch programs for visualization.

Visual Debugger Key Features:

• Statement Trace Visualization
  See the transfers of the control between monitored programs and the paragraphs.

• Dynamic Graph Update 
  Proceed through the breakpoints and view dynamic updates to the graph.

• Navigate Execution Flow History 
  Navigate through the history of the Execution Flow.

• Link with Editor
  Use the graph elements to easily locate the corresponding programs, paragraphs, and control transfers in the COBOL source code.

• Zoom and Pan
  Zoom and pan the graph to focus on an area of interest.

• Save and Load Session Data
  Save debugging session data and analyze it later or forward it by email.