Use Software Breakpoints
DashboardSWBP.png

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If not open already, open the Dashboard window from the main menu: Window ▶ Dashboard

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In the Dashboard window's sidebar, click the Software Breakpoint toggle button to enable/disable software breakpoints.

SWBP_Disabled.png Software Breakpoints Disabled (click to enable)
SWBP_Enabled.png Software Breakpoints Enabled (click to disable)
SWBP_NoSupport.png Software Breakpoints Not Supported

At the bottom of the Dashboard window under the Debug Resources node, you will see the current status of Software Breakpoints.

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Using software breakpoints impacts device endurance. Development devices that have been used with software breakpoints should not be used for production.

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Software breakpoints are only supported by the MPLAB® Real ICE and MPLAB ICD3 debuggers.

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