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<h2>Converting printf traces to OST traces</h2>
<p>To convert your existing <code>Printf</code> traces to Open System Traces (OST),
do the following: </p>
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<li>Go to <b>Window > Preferences > Carbide Extensions > TraceBuilder</b> to
enable the <b>Printf Parser Support</b> option.</li>
<li>Open a source file that contains the <code>Printf</code> traces. <p>You
should find <code>Printf</code> traces listed in the Trace Builder tree view,
as shown in the example: </p><p><img src="images/converttrace.png"></p></li>
<li>On the tree view, right-click the trace and select <b>Convert to Open
System Trace</b>.</li>
<li>From the <b>Trace Group</b> list, select a group for your trace, or define
a new one by typing its name into the field. </li>
<li>Type in a name for your trace. </li>
<li>Type the trace text you want to display in the TraceViewer tool. </li>
<li>(Optional) From the <b>Template</b> list, select a pre-defined template
for your trace. </li>
<li>Click <b>OK</b>.</li>
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<h5>Related concepts</h5>
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<li><a href="../concepts/trace_format.htm">Open System Trace (OST)</a></li>
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