I did use that one John, before I had access to z/XDC. It was possible to debug using it, but the line-mode orientation of the interactive interface was painful to use. Also very painful to use was the ASMADATA conversion part of the tool, because the local compile toolset does not permit adding ADATA output, so extra assemblies have to be done "out of line" from the main toolset to get the ASMADATA files. The last time I used it, there was also no capability to directly debug an executing batch job like z/XDC and other HLL language debuggers provide. Not every program can be effectively tested in a TSO session for debugging.
IMHO, z/XDC's full-screen multi-windowed interface and direct batch debugging capability make it far easier to use effectively, especially with PSW/register displays constantly on screen, the ability to literally watch memory as it changes, etc. Peter -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Assembler List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Ehrman Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 1:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Debuggers Have any of the responders to the original query used ASMIDF, the debugger in the High Level Assembler Toolkit Feature? It's tailored specifically for assembler applications. John Ehrman This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system.
