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Debug_Console

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Parameter: Debug_Console
Short description: Activates a second console window ("Debug Console") with detailed debug output for HCL Support.

Profile

Parameter
Debug_Console
Category
Logging / Debug
Component
Server
Available since
R6
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
0 = off (default), 1 = enabled

Description

Debug_Console=1 starts an additional "Debug Console" window when the server starts, which displays deeper diagnostic output (semaphore locks, memory allocations, internal task states). In combination with DEBUG_* switches, it primarily serves HCL Support for live observation of critical problems.
In normal operation, this switch should not be enabled – it causes considerable overhead.

Example configuration

Debug_Console=1
DEBUG_THREADID=1

Notes & pitfalls

  • Noticeable performance impact – enable only temporarily.
  • Combines with DEBUG_* switches (e.g. DEBUG_THREADID, DEBUG_CAPTURE_TIMEOUT).
  • Additionally redirect output to a file via Debug_Outfile.
  • On headless/Linux servers, the window does not appear – use Debug_Outfile there.
  • The change takes effect only after a server restart.