Switching to debug mode?

NJG · February 16, 2013, 16:31

Hello Folks,

I wish to switch to debug mode so I can figure out what is going on with a new solver I wrote and am running. In order to do this I went into my openfoam211/etc/bashrc file and changed the following: "export WM_COMPILE_OPTION=Debug". I then ran ./Allwmake to try and recompile, which failed.

I have two questions:

1) Do I need to make any other changes to activate the debug version?

2) If not by running ./Allwmake in the /opt/openfoam211 folder, how do I successfully recompile once I have made my debug changes?

-NG

wyldckat · February 17, 2013, 08:29

Greetings Nick,

My advice is that you undo the changes you've done in "/opt/openfoam211" and instead build OpenFOAM from source code on your home folder, instead of building in "/opt". This is to avoid accidental deletions while running things as root.

Additionally, there is an old post I wrote explaining how one can have the "Opt" version and the "Debug" version: http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ope...tml#post257204 - it's a bit dated, but it should still work for 2.1.1.

If by any chance you want to be stubborn

and continue only working with the code in "/opt/openfoam211", then keep in mind that "root" is also a user, which means that you have to edit root's "/root/.bashrc" file as well and add the sourcing/alias commands, for Allwmake to work as intended.

Best regards,
Bruno

mxylondon · March 4, 2013, 09:25

I have the same trouble, it is killing me.

mxylondon · March 4, 2013, 10:13

I'm sorry, what means 'you have to edit root's "/root/.bashrc" file as well and add the sourcing/alias commands' please?

wyldckat · March 4, 2013, 19:08

Hi Xiangyin,

I'll answer you on your other thread: http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ope...debugging.html

Best regards,
Bruno

February 16, 2013, 16:31	Switching to debug mode?	#1
NJG Member Nick Gutschow Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 36 Rep Power: 13	Hello Folks, I wish to switch to debug mode so I can figure out what is going on with a new solver I wrote and am running. In order to do this I went into my openfoam211/etc/bashrc file and changed the following: "export WM_COMPILE_OPTION=Debug". I then ran ./Allwmake to try and recompile, which failed. I have two questions: 1) Do I need to make any other changes to activate the debug version? 2) If not by running ./Allwmake in the /opt/openfoam211 folder, how do I successfully recompile once I have made my debug changes? -NG

February 17, 2013, 08:29		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,981 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Greetings Nick, My advice is that you undo the changes you've done in "/opt/openfoam211" and instead build OpenFOAM from source code on your home folder, instead of building in "/opt". This is to avoid accidental deletions while running things as root. Additionally, there is an old post I wrote explaining how one can have the "Opt" version and the "Debug" version: http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ope...tml#post257204 - it's a bit dated, but it should still work for 2.1.1. If by any chance you want to be stubborn and continue only working with the code in "/opt/openfoam211", then keep in mind that "root" is also a user, which means that you have to edit root's "/root/.bashrc" file as well and add the sourcing/alias commands, for Allwmake to work as intended. Best regards, Bruno __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

March 4, 2013, 19:08		#5
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,981 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Hi Xiangyin, I'll answer you on your other thread: http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ope...debugging.html Best regards, Bruno __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

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