To view trace data:
- In the Software Analysis view, expand the project name.
The data source is listed under the project name.
Note: If the Software Analysis view is not open already, select Window > Show View > Software Analysis from the menu bar. - Click the Trace hyperlink.
The Trace Data viewer appears.
The Trace Data viewer displays the trace data collected by the Kinetis target in a tabular form. You can move the columns to the left or right of another column by dragging and dropping.
Note: Depending on the application and runtime conditions, the last few instructions are missed in the trace results.
The table below describes the fields of the Trace Data viewer.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Index | Displays the order number of the instructions. |
| Event Source | Displays program trace messages from ETM (Merlin) or special messages from ITM. |
| Description | Displays detailed information about the trace line. |
| Source | Displays the source function of the trace line if it is a call or a branch. |
| Target | Displays the target function of the trace line if it is a call or a branch. |
| Type | Displays the type of the trace line, which can either be a linear instruction, a branch, a call, or a custom message. |
| Timestamp | Displays the absolute clock cycles that the instruction takes to execute. |
You can perform the following actions from the Trace Data viewer:
- Click the navigation buttons available to move between the trace data.
- Click the Go to Start of Trace button to go to the beginning of trace data
- Click the Go to Previous Trace Entry button to go to the previous trace entry
- Click the Go to Next Trace Entry button to go to the next trace entry
- Click the Go to End of Trace button to go to the end of trace data
- Click the Expand All button to display the source as well as assembly code of the instructions in the trace viewer.
- Click the Collapse All button to display the assembly code only.
- Click the Search button to find and filter trace data.
- Click the Export to CSV button to export trace data to a CSV file.
- Click the Configure Table button to configure time unit and time format.
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