Converting printf traces to OST traces
To convert your existing Printf
traces to Open System Traces (OST),
do the following:
- Go to Window > Preferences > Carbide Extensions > TraceBuilder to
enable the Printf Parser Support option.
- 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:

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