Viewing static global variables in Segger Embedded Studio

[kw_martin]

The global window in Nordic SES does not display the static global variables. I am probably missing something very simple, but I can't figure out how to view them when single stepping through a program. Could someone explain how they can be viewed?

[Jared]

Add the variable to watch by -> Right click variable in debugger view and chose "Add variable to watch":

[kw_martin]

I'll give it a try. It seems non-consistent that they can't be browsed the same as local variables and global variables, but every static variable that needs to be inspected has to be added to a watch.

[kw_martin]

I've been seeing how well the watches work to inspect static global values and they have limitations. For example, when looking at the values of:

static nrfx_spim_xfer_desc_t xfer_desc = NRFX_SPIM_XFER_TRX(m_tx_buf, BF_LEN, m_rx_buf, BF_LEN);

only the first values are shown; I don't see an easy way of looking at the other values of the arrays: m_tx_buf and m_rx_buf. I think using watches to inspect static global values is a kludge and that this limitation needs to be fixed.

[Jared]

This is something that should be directed to the developers of the IDE i.e the Segger Fourm.

[kw_martin]

Thank you for your suggestion. Is there an IDE you would recommend for the nRF52840DK that does not have this limitation? Or would you recommend going to a Makefile GNU gcc / editor approach?

[Jared]

My preferred choice is SES so I can't really recommend anything else.