[Lazarus] RE : Migrating from Laz 0.9.30 (fixes_0_9_30) to Laz 0.9.31(trunk)

[Marcos Douglas]

On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 7:06 AM, Martin <lazarus at mfriebe.de> wrote:
> On 07/08/2011 03:12, Marcos Douglas wrote:
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 2:37 PM, Martin<lazarus at mfriebe.de>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Compile you laz with debug -g -g- info, and either with -WC (console) or
>>> run
>>> with --debug-log=file
>>
>> Sorry to ask but these parameters are to the 'make' tool?
>
> AFAIK:
> make <target>  OPT="-g -gl -WC"
>
> I usually compile from within the IDE (tools menu).
> Anjd that for me always also recompiled the packages.
>
> That is assuming the packages are compatible with the new version. If a
> package does not work any longer then it can't be migrated, until the
> package is updated too (if available)
>
> --debug-log= is given to lazarus.exe when you start lazarus (use a windows
> shortcut, edit it's properties)
>
>>> then you may get a stacktrace.
>>>
>>> or run lazarus.new.exe, in the debugger, in lazarus itself.
>>
>> I never did this... can you explain, please?
>
> assuming you compiled lazarus with -g -gl (and maybe -gw) and you did NOT
> strip symbol info; and ideally you did NOT smart-link:
>
> - open the lazarus.lpi (from the ide directory)
> - use "run param" from run menu, to specify the new exe (and the correct
> -primary-config-path)
> - press F9
>
> move the windows of the debugged Lazarus, so you do not mix them with the
> old one....

Thanks for the explanation. If necessary, I will try this all.
I will do more tests (not now because I'm not with my PC).

Marcos Douglas