Need alternative for Ctrl Break

[ML!]

I have a new Dell Studio 17 which doesn't have a Break/Pause button (!?). I have an endless loop problem and I can't interrupt the code execution in order to debug.

I've researched this issue and found one alternative on another site and here

http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=173773&highlight=ctrl+break

Unfortunately the solution provided (Ctrl Fn F12) doesn't work for me. Any other ideas?

TIA,
ML

 

[ghudson]

I wouild try putting a counter in your loop. Each time the loop passes add +1 and set a value high enough that you know you have a problem if the loop reaches that number and set the loop to stop.

 

[ML!]

Thanks so much g for the quick response.

That's great advice and I will incorporate it because in this particular instance, it's actually my error trapping code that's looping

I'd still love to hear from anyone that has an alternative because sometimes you don't know it's going to happen...until it does!

 

[B205]

I would suggest using the on-screen keyboard. On Windows XP it is located under "Accessories > Accessibility > On-Screen Keyboard" and it has both the CTRL and BRK keys.