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diff --git a/tools/dev/gdb-py/README b/tools/dev/gdb-py/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000..38133f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/tools/dev/gdb-py/README @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +This directory includes a Python module which will integrate with gdb which +can be used to pretty-print various Subversion types. For additional +information about gdb pretty-printing, see: + + http://sourceware.org/gdb/onlinedocs/gdb/Pretty-Printing.html + + +How to Use +---------- +To enable pretty printing of selected Subversion types, put the following code +in your ~/.gdbinit: + +[[[ +python +import sys, os.path +sys.path.insert(0, os.path.expanduser('~/dev/svn-trunk/tools/dev/gdb-py')) +from svndbg.printers import register_libsvn_printers +register_libsvn_printers(None) +end +]]] + +Change the path to point to the correct location on your platform for the +gdb-py directory, and then load gdb. Everything should Just Work. +(I believe this requires gdb >= 7.0, but earlier versions may also work.) + +The list of currently supported types for pretty printing is a bit lacking, +so should you run into a type which could be useful to be pretty printed, +read the documentation referenced above and follow the existing examples +to extend the pretty-printing support. Enjoy! |