Embedding COFF symbols in CVI executable

[mwgesner]

Is it possible to compile a release build of an executable (not a .dll file) in which a COFF symbol table is embedded? I'm using LabWindows/CVI Version 6.0. I know that this is possible in VC++ by linking with /DEBUG and /DEBUGTYPE:COFF. Embedding this symbol table will be useful in diagnosing Dr. Watson crash dumps of in-field crashes.

[Wendy L]

Hello mwgesner,

With LabWindows/CVI 7.x, you can generate a memory map of an executable (Build >> Target Settings >> Generate Map File) which will list each variable and function in the call stack with its corresponding memory location. Unline COFF debugging information, it will not include a line number where a program crashed, but it will identify the offending function and memory location.

Thanks.

[CVI 7.0 User]

Where does CVI put the map file and what is it named? I just tried using
this option but no map file appears to be created under my application
folder.

"Wendy L" <x@no.email> wrote in message news:207683@exchange.ni.com...
> Hello mwgesner,<br><br>With LabWindows/CVI 7.x, you can generate a memory
map of an executable (Build >> Target Settings >> Generate Map File) which
will list each variable and function in the call stack with its
corresponding memory location. Unline COFF debugging information, it will
not include a line number where a program crashed, but it will identify the
offending function and memory location. <br><br>Thanks.

[Scott Y]

Hello,

The map file produced when this option is selected can be found in the cvibuild.[projectName] directory under your main project directory.

The file itself will have the form map_[projectName]_dbg.txt

Scott Y
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