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Re: Debug and Memory leaks
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Stan Sieler <[log in to unmask]>
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Stan Sieler <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 21 Feb 2003 18:08:47 -0800
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> I am suspecting a program of having a memory leak.  How do I prove it,
> other than the symptoms?
>
> Is there a way in DEBUG to determine how much memory a specific pin is
> currently using?

I can't remember one.

<plug> I sometimes use the SHOT tool (from Lund), because it
has a feature that shows the amount of secondary storage pages
used by a process ... if that number grows, it could indicate
a memory leak.
</plug>

> Bonus question: when analyzing a memory dump, how do I view the command
> history of a session (process)?

maclist ui@ci@

(I don't recall the exact name)

Stan
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