How to simulate custom IRQ macros?

[Niro]

Hello all,

I know, the simulation capabilities of flowcode (FC4 for AVR) doesn't include custom interrupts. But using the step-into simulation mode, does anyone know a way to jump into a macro depending on a custom IRQ. I just want to simulate the logical behaviour of the macro and change the variable values manually while stepping. There is no need to check the IRQ itsef, only the macro code.
Last time I need to set up separate flowcode programs including each one marco of the main program to check with simulation. But this is really annoying...

Thanks,
Niro

[Steve]

The macro called by an IRQ can also be called using a "call macro" icon. What I would do is to create a global variable (called "Call_IRQ" or similar) which is initially set to zero. Then, at convenient points in your program place a Decision icon that uses this variable as the expression and in the "Yes" branch have a Call Macro icon to the IRQ routine. Then in simulation, you can pause your program, set the variable Call_IRQ to non-zero and then continue running the program (which will then call the IRQ routine).

I hope this explanation gives a useful workaround.

[Niro]

Thanks a lot, Steve! This seems to be an acceptable workaround and helps much for debugging...

Niro