Converting printf traces to OST traces

To convert your existing Printf traces to Open System Traces (OST), do the following:

  1. Go to Window > Preferences > Carbide Extensions > TraceBuilder to enable the Printf Parser Support option.
  2. Open a source file that contains the Printf traces.

    You should find Printf traces listed in the Trace Builder tree view, as shown in the example:

  3. On the tree view, right-click the trace and select Convert to Open System Trace.
  4. From the Trace Group list, select a group for your trace, or define a new one by typing its name into the field.
  5. Type in a name for your trace.
  6. Type the trace text you want to display in the TraceViewer tool.
  7. (Optional) From the Template list, select a pre-defined template for your trace.
  8. Click OK.
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