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* Stabs: (stabs).                 The "stabs" debugging information format.

* Stabs: (stabs).                 The "stabs" debugging information format.

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   This document describes the stabs debugging symbol tables.

   This document describes the stabs debugging symbol tables.

   Copyright 1992, 93, 94, 95, 97, 1998 Free Software Foundation, Inc.

   Copyright 1992, 93, 94, 95, 97, 1998 Free Software Foundation, Inc.

Contributed by Cygnus Support.  Written by Julia Menapace, Jim Kingdon,

Contributed by Cygnus Support.  Written by Julia Menapace, Jim Kingdon,

and David MacKenzie.

and David MacKenzie.

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Passing Conformant Array Parameters

Passing Conformant Array Parameters

-----------------------------------

-----------------------------------

   Conformant arrays are a feature of Modula-2, and perhaps other

   Conformant arrays are a feature of Modula-2, and perhaps other

languages, in which the size of an array parameter is not known to the

languages, in which the size of an array parameter is not known to the

called function until run-time.  Such parameters have two stabs: a `x'

called function until run-time.  Such parameters have two stabs: a `x'

for the array itself, and a `C', which represents the size of the

for the array itself, and a `C', which represents the size of the

array.  The value of the `x' stab is the offset in the argument list

array.  The value of the `x' stab is the offset in the argument list

where the address of the array is stored (it this right?  it is a

where the address of the array is stored (it this right?  it is a

guess); the value of the `C' stab is the offset in the argument list

guess); the value of the `C' stab is the offset in the argument list

where the size of the array (in elements? in bytes?) is stored.

where the size of the array (in elements? in bytes?) is stored.

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Defining Types

Defining Types

**************

**************

   The examples so far have described types as references to previously

   The examples so far have described types as references to previously

defined types, or defined in terms of subranges of or pointers to

defined types, or defined in terms of subranges of or pointers to

previously defined types.  This chapter describes the other type

previously defined types.  This chapter describes the other type

descriptors that may follow the `=' in a type definition.

descriptors that may follow the `=' in a type definition.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* Builtin Types::               Integers, floating point, void, etc.

* Builtin Types::               Integers, floating point, void, etc.

* Miscellaneous Types::         Pointers, sets, files, etc.

* Miscellaneous Types::         Pointers, sets, files, etc.

* Cross-References::            Referring to a type not yet defined.

* Cross-References::            Referring to a type not yet defined.

* Subranges::                   A type with a specific range.

* Subranges::                   A type with a specific range.

* Arrays::                      An aggregate type of same-typed elements.

* Arrays::                      An aggregate type of same-typed elements.

* Strings::                     Like an array but also has a length.

* Strings::                     Like an array but also has a length.

* Enumerations::                Like an integer but the values have names.

* Enumerations::                Like an integer but the values have names.

* Structures::                  An aggregate type of different-typed elements.

* Structures::                  An aggregate type of different-typed elements.

* Typedefs::                    Giving a type a name.

* Typedefs::                    Giving a type a name.

* Unions::                      Different types sharing storage.

* Unions::                      Different types sharing storage.

* Function Types::

* Function Types::

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Builtin Types

Builtin Types

=============

=============

   Certain types are built in (`int', `short', `void', `float', etc.);

   Certain types are built in (`int', `short', `void', `float', etc.);

the debugger recognizes these types and knows how to handle them.

the debugger recognizes these types and knows how to handle them.

Thus, don't be surprised if some of the following ways of specifying

Thus, don't be surprised if some of the following ways of specifying

builtin types do not specify everything that a debugger would need to

builtin types do not specify everything that a debugger would need to

know about the type--in some cases they merely specify enough

know about the type--in some cases they merely specify enough

information to distinguish the type from other types.

information to distinguish the type from other types.

   The traditional way to define builtin types is convolunted, so new

   The traditional way to define builtin types is convolunted, so new

ways have been invented to describe them.  Sun's `acc' uses special

ways have been invented to describe them.  Sun's `acc' uses special

builtin type descriptors (`b' and `R'), and IBM uses negative type

builtin type descriptors (`b' and `R'), and IBM uses negative type

numbers.  GDB accepts all three ways, as of version 4.8; dbx just

numbers.  GDB accepts all three ways, as of version 4.8; dbx just

accepts the traditional builtin types and perhaps one of the other two

accepts the traditional builtin types and perhaps one of the other two

formats.  The following sections describe each of these formats.

formats.  The following sections describe each of these formats.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* Traditional Builtin Types::   Put on your seatbelts and prepare for kludgery

* Traditional Builtin Types::   Put on your seatbelts and prepare for kludgery

* Builtin Type Descriptors::    Builtin types with special type descriptors

* Builtin Type Descriptors::    Builtin types with special type descriptors

* Negative Type Numbers::       Builtin types using negative type numbers

* Negative Type Numbers::       Builtin types using negative type numbers

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Traditional Builtin Types

Traditional Builtin Types

-------------------------

-------------------------

   This is the traditional, convoluted method for defining builtin

   This is the traditional, convoluted method for defining builtin

types.  There are several classes of such type definitions: integer,

types.  There are several classes of such type definitions: integer,

floating point, and `void'.

floating point, and `void'.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* Traditional Integer Types::

* Traditional Integer Types::

* Traditional Other Types::

* Traditional Other Types::

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Traditional Integer Types

Traditional Integer Types

.........................

.........................

   Often types are defined as subranges of themselves.  If the bounding

   Often types are defined as subranges of themselves.  If the bounding

values fit within an `int', then they are given normally.  For example:

values fit within an `int', then they are given normally.  For example:

     .stabs "int:t1=r1;-2147483648;2147483647;",128,0,0,0    # 128 is N_LSYM

     .stabs "int:t1=r1;-2147483648;2147483647;",128,0,0,0    # 128 is N_LSYM

     .stabs "char:t2=r2;0;127;",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "char:t2=r2;0;127;",128,0,0,0

   Builtin types can also be described as subranges of `int':

   Builtin types can also be described as subranges of `int':

     .stabs "unsigned short:t6=r1;0;65535;",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "unsigned short:t6=r1;0;65535;",128,0,0,0

   If the lower bound of a subrange is 0 and the upper bound is -1, the

   If the lower bound of a subrange is 0 and the upper bound is -1, the

type is an unsigned integral type whose bounds are too big to describe

type is an unsigned integral type whose bounds are too big to describe

in an `int'.  Traditionally this is only used for `unsigned int' and

in an `int'.  Traditionally this is only used for `unsigned int' and

`unsigned long':

`unsigned long':

     .stabs "unsigned int:t4=r1;0;-1;",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "unsigned int:t4=r1;0;-1;",128,0,0,0

   For larger types, GCC 2.4.5 puts out bounds in octal, with one or

   For larger types, GCC 2.4.5 puts out bounds in octal, with one or

more leading zeroes.  In this case a negative bound consists of a number

more leading zeroes.  In this case a negative bound consists of a number

which is a 1 bit (for the sign bit) followed by a 0 bit for each bit in

which is a 1 bit (for the sign bit) followed by a 0 bit for each bit in

the number (except the sign bit), and a positive bound is one which is a

the number (except the sign bit), and a positive bound is one which is a

1 bit for each bit in the number (except possibly the sign bit).  All

1 bit for each bit in the number (except possibly the sign bit).  All

known versions of dbx and GDB version 4 accept this (at least in the

known versions of dbx and GDB version 4 accept this (at least in the

sense of not refusing to process the file), but GDB 3.5 refuses to read

sense of not refusing to process the file), but GDB 3.5 refuses to read

the whole file containing such symbols.  So GCC 2.3.3 did not output the

the whole file containing such symbols.  So GCC 2.3.3 did not output the

proper size for these types.  As an example of octal bounds, the string

proper size for these types.  As an example of octal bounds, the string

fields of the stabs for 64 bit integer types look like:

fields of the stabs for 64 bit integer types look like:

     long int:t3=r1;001000000000000000000000;000777777777777777777777;

     long int:t3=r1;001000000000000000000000;000777777777777777777777;

     long unsigned int:t5=r1;000000000000000000000000;001777777777777777777777;

     long unsigned int:t5=r1;000000000000000000000000;001777777777777777777777;

   If the lower bound of a subrange is 0 and the upper bound is

   If the lower bound of a subrange is 0 and the upper bound is

negative, the type is an unsigned integral type whose size in bytes is

negative, the type is an unsigned integral type whose size in bytes is

the absolute value of the upper bound.  I believe this is a Convex

the absolute value of the upper bound.  I believe this is a Convex

convention for `unsigned long long'.

convention for `unsigned long long'.

   If the lower bound of a subrange is negative and the upper bound is

   If the lower bound of a subrange is negative and the upper bound is

0, the type is a signed integral type whose size in bytes is the

0, the type is a signed integral type whose size in bytes is the

absolute value of the lower bound.  I believe this is a Convex

absolute value of the lower bound.  I believe this is a Convex

convention for `long long'.  To distinguish this from a legitimate

convention for `long long'.  To distinguish this from a legitimate

subrange, the type should be a subrange of itself.  I'm not sure whether

subrange, the type should be a subrange of itself.  I'm not sure whether

this is the case for Convex.

this is the case for Convex.

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Traditional Other Types

Traditional Other Types

.......................

.......................

   If the upper bound of a subrange is 0 and the lower bound is

   If the upper bound of a subrange is 0 and the lower bound is

positive, the type is a floating point type, and the lower bound of the

positive, the type is a floating point type, and the lower bound of the

subrange indicates the number of bytes in the type:

subrange indicates the number of bytes in the type:

     .stabs "float:t12=r1;4;0;",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "float:t12=r1;4;0;",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "double:t13=r1;8;0;",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "double:t13=r1;8;0;",128,0,0,0

   However, GCC writes `long double' the same way it writes `double',

   However, GCC writes `long double' the same way it writes `double',

so there is no way to distinguish.

so there is no way to distinguish.

     .stabs "long double:t14=r1;8;0;",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "long double:t14=r1;8;0;",128,0,0,0

   Complex types are defined the same way as floating-point types;

   Complex types are defined the same way as floating-point types;

there is no way to distinguish a single-precision complex from a

there is no way to distinguish a single-precision complex from a

double-precision floating-point type.

double-precision floating-point type.

   The C `void' type is defined as itself:

   The C `void' type is defined as itself:

     .stabs "void:t15=15",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "void:t15=15",128,0,0,0

   I'm not sure how a boolean type is represented.

   I'm not sure how a boolean type is represented.

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Defining Builtin Types Using Builtin Type Descriptors

Defining Builtin Types Using Builtin Type Descriptors

-----------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------

   This is the method used by Sun's `acc' for defining builtin types.

   This is the method used by Sun's `acc' for defining builtin types.

These are the type descriptors to define builtin types:

These are the type descriptors to define builtin types:

`b SIGNED CHAR-FLAG WIDTH ; OFFSET ; NBITS ;'

`b SIGNED CHAR-FLAG WIDTH ; OFFSET ; NBITS ;'

     Define an integral type.  SIGNED is `u' for unsigned or `s' for

     Define an integral type.  SIGNED is `u' for unsigned or `s' for

     signed.  CHAR-FLAG is `c' which indicates this is a character

     signed.  CHAR-FLAG is `c' which indicates this is a character

     type, or is omitted.  I assume this is to distinguish an integral

     type, or is omitted.  I assume this is to distinguish an integral

     type from a character type of the same size, for example it might

     type from a character type of the same size, for example it might

     make sense to set it for the C type `wchar_t' so the debugger can

     make sense to set it for the C type `wchar_t' so the debugger can

     print such variables differently (Solaris does not do this).  Sun

     print such variables differently (Solaris does not do this).  Sun

     sets it on the C types `signed char' and `unsigned char' which

     sets it on the C types `signed char' and `unsigned char' which

     arguably is wrong.  WIDTH and OFFSET appear to be for small

     arguably is wrong.  WIDTH and OFFSET appear to be for small

     objects stored in larger ones, for example a `short' in an `int'

     objects stored in larger ones, for example a `short' in an `int'

     register.  WIDTH is normally the number of bytes in the type.

     register.  WIDTH is normally the number of bytes in the type.

     OFFSET seems to always be zero.  NBITS is the number of bits in

     OFFSET seems to always be zero.  NBITS is the number of bits in

     the type.

     the type.

     Note that type descriptor `b' used for builtin types conflicts with

     Note that type descriptor `b' used for builtin types conflicts with

     its use for Pascal space types (*note Miscellaneous Types::); they

     its use for Pascal space types (*note Miscellaneous Types::); they

     can be distinguished because the character following the type

     can be distinguished because the character following the type

     descriptor will be a digit, `(', or `-' for a Pascal space type, or

     descriptor will be a digit, `(', or `-' for a Pascal space type, or

     `u' or `s' for a builtin type.

     `u' or `s' for a builtin type.

`w'

`w'

     Documented by AIX to define a wide character type, but their

     Documented by AIX to define a wide character type, but their

     compiler actually uses negative type numbers (*note Negative Type

     compiler actually uses negative type numbers (*note Negative Type

     Numbers::).

     Numbers::).

`R FP-TYPE ; BYTES ;'

`R FP-TYPE ; BYTES ;'

     Define a floating point type.  FP-TYPE has one of the following

     Define a floating point type.  FP-TYPE has one of the following

     values:

     values:

    `1 (NF_SINGLE)'

    `1 (NF_SINGLE)'

          IEEE 32-bit (single precision) floating point format.

          IEEE 32-bit (single precision) floating point format.

    `2 (NF_DOUBLE)'

    `2 (NF_DOUBLE)'

          IEEE 64-bit (double precision) floating point format.

          IEEE 64-bit (double precision) floating point format.

    `3 (NF_COMPLEX)'

    `3 (NF_COMPLEX)'

    `4 (NF_COMPLEX16)'

    `4 (NF_COMPLEX16)'

    `5 (NF_COMPLEX32)'

    `5 (NF_COMPLEX32)'

          These are for complex numbers.  A comment in the GDB source

          These are for complex numbers.  A comment in the GDB source

          describes them as Fortran `complex', `double complex', and

          describes them as Fortran `complex', `double complex', and

          `complex*16', respectively, but what does that mean?  (i.e.,

          `complex*16', respectively, but what does that mean?  (i.e.,

          Single precision?  Double precison?).

          Single precision?  Double precison?).

    `6 (NF_LDOUBLE)'

    `6 (NF_LDOUBLE)'

          Long double.  This should probably only be used for Sun format

          Long double.  This should probably only be used for Sun format

          `long double', and new codes should be used for other floating

          `long double', and new codes should be used for other floating

          point formats (`NF_DOUBLE' can be used if a `long double' is

          point formats (`NF_DOUBLE' can be used if a `long double' is

          really just an IEEE double, of course).

          really just an IEEE double, of course).

     BYTES is the number of bytes occupied by the type.  This allows a

     BYTES is the number of bytes occupied by the type.  This allows a

     debugger to perform some operations with the type even if it

     debugger to perform some operations with the type even if it

     doesn't understand FP-TYPE.

     doesn't understand FP-TYPE.

`g TYPE-INFORMATION ; NBITS'

`g TYPE-INFORMATION ; NBITS'

     Documented by AIX to define a floating type, but their compiler

     Documented by AIX to define a floating type, but their compiler

     actually uses negative type numbers (*note Negative Type

     actually uses negative type numbers (*note Negative Type

     Numbers::).

     Numbers::).

`c TYPE-INFORMATION ; NBITS'

`c TYPE-INFORMATION ; NBITS'

     Documented by AIX to define a complex type, but their compiler

     Documented by AIX to define a complex type, but their compiler

     actually uses negative type numbers (*note Negative Type

     actually uses negative type numbers (*note Negative Type

     Numbers::).

     Numbers::).

   The C `void' type is defined as a signed integral type 0 bits long:

   The C `void' type is defined as a signed integral type 0 bits long:

     .stabs "void:t19=bs0;0;0",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "void:t19=bs0;0;0",128,0,0,0

   The Solaris compiler seems to omit the trailing semicolon in this

   The Solaris compiler seems to omit the trailing semicolon in this

case.  Getting sloppy in this way is not a swift move because if a type

case.  Getting sloppy in this way is not a swift move because if a type

is embedded in a more complex expression it is necessary to be able to

is embedded in a more complex expression it is necessary to be able to

tell where it ends.

tell where it ends.

   I'm not sure how a boolean type is represented.

   I'm not sure how a boolean type is represented.

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Negative Type Numbers

Negative Type Numbers

---------------------

---------------------

   This is the method used in XCOFF for defining builtin types.  Since

   This is the method used in XCOFF for defining builtin types.  Since

the debugger knows about the builtin types anyway, the idea of negative

the debugger knows about the builtin types anyway, the idea of negative

type numbers is simply to give a special type number which indicates

type numbers is simply to give a special type number which indicates

the builtin type.  There is no stab defining these types.

the builtin type.  There is no stab defining these types.

   There are several subtle issues with negative type numbers.

   There are several subtle issues with negative type numbers.

   One is the size of the type.  A builtin type (for example the C types

   One is the size of the type.  A builtin type (for example the C types

`int' or `long') might have different sizes depending on compiler

`int' or `long') might have different sizes depending on compiler

options, the target architecture, the ABI, etc.  This issue doesn't

options, the target architecture, the ABI, etc.  This issue doesn't

come up for IBM tools since (so far) they just target the RS/6000; the

come up for IBM tools since (so far) they just target the RS/6000; the

sizes indicated below for each size are what the IBM RS/6000 tools use.

sizes indicated below for each size are what the IBM RS/6000 tools use.

To deal with differing sizes, either define separate negative type

To deal with differing sizes, either define separate negative type

numbers for each size (which works but requires changing the debugger,

numbers for each size (which works but requires changing the debugger,

and, unless you get both AIX dbx and GDB to accept the change,

and, unless you get both AIX dbx and GDB to accept the change,

introduces an incompatibility), or use a type attribute (*note String

introduces an incompatibility), or use a type attribute (*note String

Field::) to define a new type with the appropriate size (which merely

Field::) to define a new type with the appropriate size (which merely

requires a debugger which understands type attributes, like AIX dbx or

requires a debugger which understands type attributes, like AIX dbx or

GDB).  For example,

GDB).  For example,

     .stabs "boolean:t10=@s8;-16",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "boolean:t10=@s8;-16",128,0,0,0

   defines an 8-bit boolean type, and

   defines an 8-bit boolean type, and

     .stabs "boolean:t10=@s64;-16",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "boolean:t10=@s64;-16",128,0,0,0

   defines a 64-bit boolean type.

   defines a 64-bit boolean type.

   A similar issue is the format of the type.  This comes up most often

   A similar issue is the format of the type.  This comes up most often

for floating-point types, which could have various formats (particularly

for floating-point types, which could have various formats (particularly

extended doubles, which vary quite a bit even among IEEE systems).

extended doubles, which vary quite a bit even among IEEE systems).

Again, it is best to define a new negative type number for each

Again, it is best to define a new negative type number for each

different format; changing the format based on the target system has

different format; changing the format based on the target system has

various problems.  One such problem is that the Alpha has both VAX and

various problems.  One such problem is that the Alpha has both VAX and

IEEE floating types.  One can easily imagine one library using the VAX

IEEE floating types.  One can easily imagine one library using the VAX

types and another library in the same executable using the IEEE types.

types and another library in the same executable using the IEEE types.

Another example is that the interpretation of whether a boolean is true

Another example is that the interpretation of whether a boolean is true

or false can be based on the least significant bit, most significant

or false can be based on the least significant bit, most significant

bit, whether it is zero, etc., and different compilers (or different

bit, whether it is zero, etc., and different compilers (or different

options to the same compiler) might provide different kinds of boolean.

options to the same compiler) might provide different kinds of boolean.

   The last major issue is the names of the types.  The name of a given

   The last major issue is the names of the types.  The name of a given

type depends _only_ on the negative type number given; these do not

type depends _only_ on the negative type number given; these do not

vary depending on the language, the target system, or anything else.

vary depending on the language, the target system, or anything else.

One can always define separate type numbers--in the following list you

One can always define separate type numbers--in the following list you

will see for example separate `int' and `integer*4' types which are

will see for example separate `int' and `integer*4' types which are

identical except for the name.  But compatibility can be maintained by

identical except for the name.  But compatibility can be maintained by

not inventing new negative type numbers and instead just defining a new

not inventing new negative type numbers and instead just defining a new

type with a new name.  For example:

type with a new name.  For example:

     .stabs "CARDINAL:t10=-8",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "CARDINAL:t10=-8",128,0,0,0

   Here is the list of negative type numbers.  The phrase "integral

   Here is the list of negative type numbers.  The phrase "integral

type" is used to mean twos-complement (I strongly suspect that all

type" is used to mean twos-complement (I strongly suspect that all

machines which use stabs use twos-complement; most machines use

machines which use stabs use twos-complement; most machines use

twos-complement these days).

twos-complement these days).

`-1'

`-1'

     `int', 32 bit signed integral type.

     `int', 32 bit signed integral type.

`-2'

`-2'

     `char', 8 bit type holding a character.   Both GDB and dbx on AIX

     `char', 8 bit type holding a character.   Both GDB and dbx on AIX

     treat this as signed.  GCC uses this type whether `char' is signed

     treat this as signed.  GCC uses this type whether `char' is signed

     or not, which seems like a bad idea.  The AIX compiler (`xlc')

     or not, which seems like a bad idea.  The AIX compiler (`xlc')

     seems to avoid this type; it uses -5 instead for `char'.

     seems to avoid this type; it uses -5 instead for `char'.

`-3'

`-3'

     `short', 16 bit signed integral type.

     `short', 16 bit signed integral type.

`-4'

`-4'

     `long', 32 bit signed integral type.

     `long', 32 bit signed integral type.

`-5'

`-5'

     `unsigned char', 8 bit unsigned integral type.

     `unsigned char', 8 bit unsigned integral type.

`-6'

`-6'

     `signed char', 8 bit signed integral type.

     `signed char', 8 bit signed integral type.

`-7'

`-7'

     `unsigned short', 16 bit unsigned integral type.

     `unsigned short', 16 bit unsigned integral type.

`-8'

`-8'

     `unsigned int', 32 bit unsigned integral type.

     `unsigned int', 32 bit unsigned integral type.

`-9'

`-9'

     `unsigned', 32 bit unsigned integral type.

     `unsigned', 32 bit unsigned integral type.

`-10'

`-10'

     `unsigned long', 32 bit unsigned integral type.

     `unsigned long', 32 bit unsigned integral type.

`-11'

`-11'

     `void', type indicating the lack of a value.

     `void', type indicating the lack of a value.

`-12'

`-12'

     `float', IEEE single precision.

     `float', IEEE single precision.

`-13'

`-13'

     `double', IEEE double precision.

     `double', IEEE double precision.

`-14'

`-14'

     `long double', IEEE double precision.  The compiler claims the size

     `long double', IEEE double precision.  The compiler claims the size

     will increase in a future release, and for binary compatibility

     will increase in a future release, and for binary compatibility

     you have to avoid using `long double'.  I hope when they increase

     you have to avoid using `long double'.  I hope when they increase

     it they use a new negative type number.

     it they use a new negative type number.

`-15'

`-15'

     `integer'.  32 bit signed integral type.

     `integer'.  32 bit signed integral type.

`-16'

`-16'

     `boolean'.  32 bit type.  GDB and GCC assume that zero is false,

     `boolean'.  32 bit type.  GDB and GCC assume that zero is false,

     one is true, and other values have unspecified meaning.  I hope

     one is true, and other values have unspecified meaning.  I hope

     this agrees with how the IBM tools use the type.

     this agrees with how the IBM tools use the type.

`-17'

`-17'

     `short real'.  IEEE single precision.

     `short real'.  IEEE single precision.

`-18'

`-18'

     `real'.  IEEE double precision.

     `real'.  IEEE double precision.

`-19'

`-19'

     `stringptr'.  *Note Strings::.

     `stringptr'.  *Note Strings::.

`-20'

`-20'

     `character', 8 bit unsigned character type.

     `character', 8 bit unsigned character type.

`-21'

`-21'

     `logical*1', 8 bit type.  This Fortran type has a split

     `logical*1', 8 bit type.  This Fortran type has a split

     personality in that it is used for boolean variables, but can also

     personality in that it is used for boolean variables, but can also

     be used for unsigned integers.  0 is false, 1 is true, and other

     be used for unsigned integers.  0 is false, 1 is true, and other

     values are non-boolean.

     values are non-boolean.

`-22'

`-22'

     `logical*2', 16 bit type.  This Fortran type has a split

     `logical*2', 16 bit type.  This Fortran type has a split

     personality in that it is used for boolean variables, but can also

     personality in that it is used for boolean variables, but can also

     be used for unsigned integers.  0 is false, 1 is true, and other

     be used for unsigned integers.  0 is false, 1 is true, and other

     values are non-boolean.

     values are non-boolean.

`-23'

`-23'

     `logical*4', 32 bit type.  This Fortran type has a split

     `logical*4', 32 bit type.  This Fortran type has a split

     personality in that it is used for boolean variables, but can also

     personality in that it is used for boolean variables, but can also

     be used for unsigned integers.  0 is false, 1 is true, and other

     be used for unsigned integers.  0 is false, 1 is true, and other

     values are non-boolean.

     values are non-boolean.

`-24'

`-24'

     `logical', 32 bit type.  This Fortran type has a split personality

     `logical', 32 bit type.  This Fortran type has a split personality

     in that it is used for boolean variables, but can also be used for

     in that it is used for boolean variables, but can also be used for

     unsigned integers.  0 is false, 1 is true, and other values are

     unsigned integers.  0 is false, 1 is true, and other values are

     non-boolean.

     non-boolean.

`-25'

`-25'

     `complex'.  A complex type consisting of two IEEE single-precision

     `complex'.  A complex type consisting of two IEEE single-precision

     floating point values.

     floating point values.

`-26'

`-26'

     `complex'.  A complex type consisting of two IEEE double-precision

     `complex'.  A complex type consisting of two IEEE double-precision

     floating point values.

     floating point values.

`-27'

`-27'

     `integer*1', 8 bit signed integral type.

     `integer*1', 8 bit signed integral type.

`-28'

`-28'

     `integer*2', 16 bit signed integral type.

     `integer*2', 16 bit signed integral type.

`-29'

`-29'

     `integer*4', 32 bit signed integral type.

     `integer*4', 32 bit signed integral type.

`-30'

`-30'

     `wchar'.  Wide character, 16 bits wide, unsigned (what format?

     `wchar'.  Wide character, 16 bits wide, unsigned (what format?

     Unicode?).

     Unicode?).

`-31'

`-31'

     `long long', 64 bit signed integral type.

     `long long', 64 bit signed integral type.

`-32'

`-32'

     `unsigned long long', 64 bit unsigned integral type.

     `unsigned long long', 64 bit unsigned integral type.

`-33'

`-33'

     `logical*8', 64 bit unsigned integral type.

     `logical*8', 64 bit unsigned integral type.

`-34'

`-34'

     `integer*8', 64 bit signed integral type.

     `integer*8', 64 bit signed integral type.

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Miscellaneous Types

Miscellaneous Types

===================

===================

`b TYPE-INFORMATION ; BYTES'

`b TYPE-INFORMATION ; BYTES'

     Pascal space type.  This is documented by IBM; what does it mean?

     Pascal space type.  This is documented by IBM; what does it mean?

     This use of the `b' type descriptor can be distinguished from its

     This use of the `b' type descriptor can be distinguished from its

     use for builtin integral types (*note Builtin Type Descriptors::)

     use for builtin integral types (*note Builtin Type Descriptors::)

     because the character following the type descriptor is always a

     because the character following the type descriptor is always a

     digit, `(', or `-'.

     digit, `(', or `-'.

`B TYPE-INFORMATION'

`B TYPE-INFORMATION'

     A volatile-qualified version of TYPE-INFORMATION.  This is a Sun

     A volatile-qualified version of TYPE-INFORMATION.  This is a Sun

     extension.  References and stores to a variable with a

     extension.  References and stores to a variable with a

     volatile-qualified type must not be optimized or cached; they must

     volatile-qualified type must not be optimized or cached; they must

     occur as the user specifies them.

     occur as the user specifies them.

`d TYPE-INFORMATION'

`d TYPE-INFORMATION'

     File of type TYPE-INFORMATION.  As far as I know this is only used

     File of type TYPE-INFORMATION.  As far as I know this is only used

     by Pascal.

     by Pascal.

`k TYPE-INFORMATION'

`k TYPE-INFORMATION'

     A const-qualified version of TYPE-INFORMATION.  This is a Sun

     A const-qualified version of TYPE-INFORMATION.  This is a Sun

     extension.  A variable with a const-qualified type cannot be

     extension.  A variable with a const-qualified type cannot be

     modified.

     modified.

`M TYPE-INFORMATION ; LENGTH'

`M TYPE-INFORMATION ; LENGTH'

     Multiple instance type.  The type seems to composed of LENGTH

     Multiple instance type.  The type seems to composed of LENGTH

     repetitions of TYPE-INFORMATION, for example `character*3' is

     repetitions of TYPE-INFORMATION, for example `character*3' is

     represented by `M-2;3', where `-2' is a reference to a character

     represented by `M-2;3', where `-2' is a reference to a character

     type (*note Negative Type Numbers::).  I'm not sure how this

     type (*note Negative Type Numbers::).  I'm not sure how this

     differs from an array.  This appears to be a Fortran feature.

     differs from an array.  This appears to be a Fortran feature.

     LENGTH is a bound, like those in range types; see *Note

     LENGTH is a bound, like those in range types; see *Note

     Subranges::.

     Subranges::.

`S TYPE-INFORMATION'

`S TYPE-INFORMATION'

     Pascal set type.  TYPE-INFORMATION must be a small type such as an

     Pascal set type.  TYPE-INFORMATION must be a small type such as an

     enumeration or a subrange, and the type is a bitmask whose length

     enumeration or a subrange, and the type is a bitmask whose length

     is specified by the number of elements in TYPE-INFORMATION.

     is specified by the number of elements in TYPE-INFORMATION.

     In CHILL, if it is a bitstring instead of a set, also use the `S'

     In CHILL, if it is a bitstring instead of a set, also use the `S'

     type attribute (*note String Field::).

     type attribute (*note String Field::).

`* TYPE-INFORMATION'

`* TYPE-INFORMATION'

     Pointer to TYPE-INFORMATION.

     Pointer to TYPE-INFORMATION.

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Cross-References to Other Types

Cross-References to Other Types

===============================

===============================

   A type can be used before it is defined; one common way to deal with

   A type can be used before it is defined; one common way to deal with

that situation is just to use a type reference to a type which has not

that situation is just to use a type reference to a type which has not

yet been defined.

yet been defined.

   Another way is with the `x' type descriptor, which is followed by

   Another way is with the `x' type descriptor, which is followed by

`s' for a structure tag, `u' for a union tag, or `e' for a enumerator

`s' for a structure tag, `u' for a union tag, or `e' for a enumerator

tag, followed by the name of the tag, followed by `:'.  If the name

tag, followed by the name of the tag, followed by `:'.  If the name

contains `::' between a `<' and `>' pair (for C++ templates), such a

contains `::' between a `<' and `>' pair (for C++ templates), such a

`::' does not end the name--only a single `:' ends the name; see *Note

`::' does not end the name--only a single `:' ends the name; see *Note

Nested Symbols::.

Nested Symbols::.

   For example, the following C declarations:

   For example, the following C declarations:

     struct foo;

     struct foo;

     struct foo *bar;

     struct foo *bar;

produce:

produce:

     .stabs "bar:G16=*17=xsfoo:",32,0,0,0

     .stabs "bar:G16=*17=xsfoo:",32,0,0,0

   Not all debuggers support the `x' type descriptor, so on some

   Not all debuggers support the `x' type descriptor, so on some

machines GCC does not use it.  I believe that for the above example it

machines GCC does not use it.  I believe that for the above example it

would just emit a reference to type 17 and never define it, but I

would just emit a reference to type 17 and never define it, but I

haven't verified that.

haven't verified that.

   Modula-2 imported types, at least on AIX, use the `i' type

   Modula-2 imported types, at least on AIX, use the `i' type

descriptor, which is followed by the name of the module from which the

descriptor, which is followed by the name of the module from which the

type is imported, followed by `:', followed by the name of the type.

type is imported, followed by `:', followed by the name of the type.

There is then optionally a comma followed by type information for the

There is then optionally a comma followed by type information for the

type.  This differs from merely naming the type (*note Typedefs::) in

type.  This differs from merely naming the type (*note Typedefs::) in

that it identifies the module; I don't understand whether the name of

that it identifies the module; I don't understand whether the name of

the type given here is always just the same as the name we are giving

the type given here is always just the same as the name we are giving

it, or whether this type descriptor is used with a nameless stab (*note

it, or whether this type descriptor is used with a nameless stab (*note

String Field::), or what.  The symbol ends with `;'.

String Field::), or what.  The symbol ends with `;'.

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Subrange Types

Subrange Types

==============

==============

   The `r' type descriptor defines a type as a subrange of another

   The `r' type descriptor defines a type as a subrange of another

type.  It is followed by type information for the type of which it is a

type.  It is followed by type information for the type of which it is a

subrange, a semicolon, an integral lower bound, a semicolon, an

subrange, a semicolon, an integral lower bound, a semicolon, an

integral upper bound, and a semicolon.  The AIX documentation does not

integral upper bound, and a semicolon.  The AIX documentation does not

specify the trailing semicolon, in an effort to specify array indexes

specify the trailing semicolon, in an effort to specify array indexes

more cleanly, but a subrange which is not an array index has always

more cleanly, but a subrange which is not an array index has always

included a trailing semicolon (*note Arrays::).

included a trailing semicolon (*note Arrays::).

   Instead of an integer, either bound can be one of the following:

   Instead of an integer, either bound can be one of the following:

`A OFFSET'

`A OFFSET'

     The bound is passed by reference on the stack at offset OFFSET

     The bound is passed by reference on the stack at offset OFFSET

     from the argument list.  *Note Parameters::, for more information

     from the argument list.  *Note Parameters::, for more information

     on such offsets.

     on such offsets.

`T OFFSET'

`T OFFSET'

     The bound is passed by value on the stack at offset OFFSET from

     The bound is passed by value on the stack at offset OFFSET from

     the argument list.

     the argument list.

`a REGISTER-NUMBER'

`a REGISTER-NUMBER'

     The bound is pased by reference in register number REGISTER-NUMBER.

     The bound is pased by reference in register number REGISTER-NUMBER.

`t REGISTER-NUMBER'

`t REGISTER-NUMBER'

     The bound is passed by value in register number REGISTER-NUMBER.

     The bound is passed by value in register number REGISTER-NUMBER.

`J'

`J'

     There is no bound.

     There is no bound.

   Subranges are also used for builtin types; see *Note Traditional

   Subranges are also used for builtin types; see *Note Traditional

Builtin Types::.

Builtin Types::.

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Array Types

Array Types

===========

===========

   Arrays use the `a' type descriptor.  Following the type descriptor

   Arrays use the `a' type descriptor.  Following the type descriptor

is the type of the index and the type of the array elements.  If the

is the type of the index and the type of the array elements.  If the

index type is a range type, it ends in a semicolon; otherwise (for

index type is a range type, it ends in a semicolon; otherwise (for

example, if it is a type reference), there does not appear to be any

example, if it is a type reference), there does not appear to be any

way to tell where the types are separated.  In an effort to clean up

way to tell where the types are separated.  In an effort to clean up

this mess, IBM documents the two types as being separated by a

this mess, IBM documents the two types as being separated by a

semicolon, and a range type as not ending in a semicolon (but this is

semicolon, and a range type as not ending in a semicolon (but this is

not right for range types which are not array indexes, *note

not right for range types which are not array indexes, *note

Subranges::).  I think probably the best solution is to specify that a

Subranges::).  I think probably the best solution is to specify that a

semicolon ends a range type, and that the index type and element type

semicolon ends a range type, and that the index type and element type

of an array are separated by a semicolon, but that if the index type is

of an array are separated by a semicolon, but that if the index type is

a range type, the extra semicolon can be omitted.  GDB (at least

a range type, the extra semicolon can be omitted.  GDB (at least

through version 4.9) doesn't support any kind of index type other than a

through version 4.9) doesn't support any kind of index type other than a

range anyway; I'm not sure about dbx.

range anyway; I'm not sure about dbx.

   It is well established, and widely used, that the type of the index,

   It is well established, and widely used, that the type of the index,

unlike most types found in the stabs, is merely a type definition, not

unlike most types found in the stabs, is merely a type definition, not

type information (*note String Field::) (that is, it need not start with

type information (*note String Field::) (that is, it need not start with

`TYPE-NUMBER=' if it is defining a new type).  According to a comment

`TYPE-NUMBER=' if it is defining a new type).  According to a comment

in GDB, this is also true of the type of the array elements; it gives

in GDB, this is also true of the type of the array elements; it gives

`ar1;1;10;ar1;1;10;4' as a legitimate way to express a two dimensional

`ar1;1;10;ar1;1;10;4' as a legitimate way to express a two dimensional

array.  According to AIX documentation, the element type must be type

array.  According to AIX documentation, the element type must be type

information.  GDB accepts either.

information.  GDB accepts either.

   The type of the index is often a range type, expressed as the type

   The type of the index is often a range type, expressed as the type

descriptor `r' and some parameters.  It defines the size of the array.

descriptor `r' and some parameters.  It defines the size of the array.

In the example below, the range `r1;0;2;' defines an index type which

In the example below, the range `r1;0;2;' defines an index type which

is a subrange of type 1 (integer), with a lower bound of 0 and an upper

is a subrange of type 1 (integer), with a lower bound of 0 and an upper

bound of 2.  This defines the valid range of subscripts of a

bound of 2.  This defines the valid range of subscripts of a

three-element C array.

three-element C array.

   For example, the definition:

   For example, the definition:

     char char_vec[3] = {'a','b','c'};

     char char_vec[3] = {'a','b','c'};

produces the output:

produces the output:

     .stabs "char_vec:G19=ar1;0;2;2",32,0,0,0

     .stabs "char_vec:G19=ar1;0;2;2",32,0,0,0

          .global _char_vec

          .global _char_vec

          .align 4

          .align 4

     _char_vec:

     _char_vec:

          .byte 97

          .byte 97

          .byte 98

          .byte 98

          .byte 99

          .byte 99

   If an array is "packed", the elements are spaced more closely than

   If an array is "packed", the elements are spaced more closely than

normal, saving memory at the expense of speed.  For example, an array

normal, saving memory at the expense of speed.  For example, an array

of 3-byte objects might, if unpacked, have each element aligned on a

of 3-byte objects might, if unpacked, have each element aligned on a

4-byte boundary, but if packed, have no padding.  One way to specify

4-byte boundary, but if packed, have no padding.  One way to specify

that something is packed is with type attributes (*note String

that something is packed is with type attributes (*note String

Field::).  In the case of arrays, another is to use the `P' type

Field::).  In the case of arrays, another is to use the `P' type

descriptor instead of `a'.  Other than specifying a packed array, `P'

descriptor instead of `a'.  Other than specifying a packed array, `P'

is identical to `a'.

is identical to `a'.

   An open array is represented by the `A' type descriptor followed by

   An open array is represented by the `A' type descriptor followed by

type information specifying the type of the array elements.

type information specifying the type of the array elements.

   An N-dimensional dynamic array is represented by

   An N-dimensional dynamic array is represented by

     D DIMENSIONS ; TYPE-INFORMATION

     D DIMENSIONS ; TYPE-INFORMATION

   DIMENSIONS is the number of dimensions; TYPE-INFORMATION specifies

   DIMENSIONS is the number of dimensions; TYPE-INFORMATION specifies

the type of the array elements.

the type of the array elements.

   A subarray of an N-dimensional array is represented by

   A subarray of an N-dimensional array is represented by

     E DIMENSIONS ; TYPE-INFORMATION

     E DIMENSIONS ; TYPE-INFORMATION

   DIMENSIONS is the number of dimensions; TYPE-INFORMATION specifies

   DIMENSIONS is the number of dimensions; TYPE-INFORMATION specifies

the type of the array elements.

the type of the array elements.

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Strings

Strings

=======

=======

   Some languages, like C or the original Pascal, do not have string

   Some languages, like C or the original Pascal, do not have string

types, they just have related things like arrays of characters.  But

types, they just have related things like arrays of characters.  But

most Pascals and various other languages have string types, which are

most Pascals and various other languages have string types, which are

indicated as follows:

indicated as follows:

`n TYPE-INFORMATION ; BYTES'

`n TYPE-INFORMATION ; BYTES'

     BYTES is the maximum length.  I'm not sure what TYPE-INFORMATION

     BYTES is the maximum length.  I'm not sure what TYPE-INFORMATION

     is; I suspect that it means that this is a string of

     is; I suspect that it means that this is a string of

     TYPE-INFORMATION (thus allowing a string of integers, a string of

     TYPE-INFORMATION (thus allowing a string of integers, a string of

     wide characters, etc., as well as a string of characters).  Not

     wide characters, etc., as well as a string of characters).  Not

     sure what the format of this type is.  This is an AIX feature.

     sure what the format of this type is.  This is an AIX feature.

`z TYPE-INFORMATION ; BYTES'

`z TYPE-INFORMATION ; BYTES'

     Just like `n' except that this is a gstring, not an ordinary

     Just like `n' except that this is a gstring, not an ordinary

     string.  I don't know the difference.

     string.  I don't know the difference.

`N'

`N'

     Pascal Stringptr.  What is this?  This is an AIX feature.

     Pascal Stringptr.  What is this?  This is an AIX feature.

   Languages, such as CHILL which have a string type which is basically

   Languages, such as CHILL which have a string type which is basically

just an array of characters use the `S' type attribute (*note String

just an array of characters use the `S' type attribute (*note String

Field::).

Field::).

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Enumerations

Enumerations

============

============

   Enumerations are defined with the `e' type descriptor.

   Enumerations are defined with the `e' type descriptor.

   The source line below declares an enumeration type at file scope.

   The source line below declares an enumeration type at file scope.

The type definition is located after the `N_RBRAC' that marks the end of

The type definition is located after the `N_RBRAC' that marks the end of

the previous procedure's block scope, and before the `N_FUN' that marks

the previous procedure's block scope, and before the `N_FUN' that marks

the beginning of the next procedure's block scope.  Therefore it does

the beginning of the next procedure's block scope.  Therefore it does

not describe a block local symbol, but a file local one.

not describe a block local symbol, but a file local one.

   The source line:

   The source line:

     enum e_places {first,second=3,last};

     enum e_places {first,second=3,last};

generates the following stab:

generates the following stab:

     .stabs "e_places:T22=efirst:0,second:3,last:4,;",128,0,0,0

     .stabs "e_places:T22=efirst:0,second:3,last:4,;",128,0,0,0

   The symbol descriptor (`T') says that the stab describes a

   The symbol descriptor (`T') says that the stab describes a

structure, enumeration, or union tag.  The type descriptor `e',

structure, enumeration, or union tag.  The type descriptor `e',

following the `22=' of the type definition narrows it down to an

following the `22=' of the type definition narrows it down to an

enumeration type.  Following the `e' is a list of the elements of the

enumeration type.  Following the `e' is a list of the elements of the

enumeration.  The format is `NAME:VALUE,'.  The list of elements ends

enumeration.  The format is `NAME:VALUE,'.  The list of elements ends

with `;'.  The fact that VALUE is specified as an integer can cause

with `;'.  The fact that VALUE is specified as an integer can cause

problems if the value is large.  GCC 2.5.2 tries to output it in octal

problems if the value is large.  GCC 2.5.2 tries to output it in octal

in that case with a leading zero, which is probably a good thing,

in that case with a leading zero, which is probably a good thing,

although GDB 4.11 supports octal only in cases where decimal is

although GDB 4.11 supports octal only in cases where decimal is

perfectly good.  Negative decimal values are supported by both GDB and

perfectly good.  Negative decimal values are supported by both GDB and

dbx.

dbx.

   There is no standard way to specify the size of an enumeration type;

   There is no standard way to specify the size of an enumeration type;

it is determined by the architecture (normally all enumerations types

it is determined by the architecture (normally all enumerations types

are 32 bits).  Type attributes can be used to specify an enumeration

are 32 bits).  Type attributes can be used to specify an enumeration

type of another size for debuggers which support them; see *Note String

type of another size for debuggers which support them; see *Note String

Field::.

Field::.

   Enumeration types are unusual in that they define symbols for the

   Enumeration types are unusual in that they define symbols for the

enumeration values (`first', `second', and `third' in the above

enumeration values (`first', `second', and `third' in the above

example), and even though these symbols are visible in the file as a

example), and even though these symbols are visible in the file as a

whole (rather than being in a more local namespace like structure

whole (rather than being in a more local namespace like structure

member names), they are defined in the type definition for the

member names), they are defined in the type definition for the

enumeration type rather than each having their own symbol.  In order to

enumeration type rather than each having their own symbol.  In order to

be fast, GDB will only get symbols from such types (in its initial scan

be fast, GDB will only get symbols from such types (in its initial scan

of the stabs) if the type is the first thing defined after a `T' or `t'

of the stabs) if the type is the first thing defined after a `T' or `t'

symbol descriptor (the above example fulfills this requirement).  If

symbol descriptor (the above example fulfills this requirement).  If

the type does not have a name, the compiler should emit it in a

the type does not have a name, the compiler should emit it in a

nameless stab (*note String Field::); GCC does this.

nameless stab (*note String Field::); GCC does this.

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File: stabs.info,  Node: Structures,  Next: Typedefs,  Prev: Enumerations,  Up: Types

Structures

Structures

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==========

   The encoding of structures in stabs can be shown with an example.

   The encoding of structures in stabs can be shown with an example.

   The following source code declares a structure tag and defines an

   The following source code declares a structure tag and defines an

instance of the structure in global scope. Then a `typedef' equates the

instance of the structure in global scope. Then a `typedef' equates the

structure tag with a new type.  Seperate stabs are generated for the

structure tag with a new type.  Seperate stabs are generated for the

structure tag, the structure `typedef', and the structure instance.  The

structure tag, the structure `typedef', and the structure instance.  The

stabs for the tag and the `typedef' are emited when the definitions are

stabs for the tag and the `typedef' are emited when the definitions are

encountered.  Since the structure elements are not initialized, the

encountered.  Since the structure elements are not initialized, the

stab and code for the structure variable itself is located at the end

stab and code for the structure variable itself is located at the end

of the program in the bss section.

of the program in the bss section.

     struct s_tag {

     struct s_tag {

       int   s_int;

       int   s_int;

       float s_float;

       float s_float;

       char  s_char_vec[8];

       char  s_char_vec[8];

       struct s_tag* s_next;

       struct s_tag* s_next;

     } g_an_s;

     } g_an_s;

     typedef struct s_tag s_typedef;

     typedef struct s_tag s_typedef;

   The structure tag has an `N_LSYM' stab type because, like the

   The structure tag has an `N_LSYM' stab type because, like the

enumeration, the symbol has file scope.  Like the enumeration, the

enumeration, the symbol has file scope.  Like the enumeration, the

symbol descriptor is `T', for enumeration, structure, or tag type.  The

symbol descriptor is `T', for enumeration, structure, or tag type.  The

type descriptor `s' following the `16=' of the type definition narrows

type descriptor `s' following the `16=' of the type definition narrows

the symbol type to structure.

the symbol type to structure.

   Following the `s' type descriptor is the number of bytes the

   Following the `s' type descriptor is the number of bytes the

structure occupies, followed by a description of each structure element.

structure occupies, followed by a description of each structure element.

The structure element descriptions are of the form NAME:TYPE, BIT

The structure element descriptions are of the form NAME:TYPE, BIT

OFFSET FROM THE START OF THE STRUCT, NUMBER OF BITS IN THE ELEMENT.

OFFSET FROM THE START OF THE STRUCT, NUMBER OF BITS IN THE ELEMENT.

     # 128 is N_LSYM

     # 128 is N_LSYM

     .stabs "s_tag:T16=s20s_int:1,0,32;s_float:12,32,32;

     .stabs "s_tag:T16=s20s_int:1,0,32;s_float:12,32,32;

             s_char_vec:17=ar1;0;7;2,64,64;s_next:18=*16,128,32;;",128,0,0,0

             s_char_vec:17=ar1;0;7;2,64,64;s_next:18=*16,128,32;;",128,0,0,0

   In this example, the first two structure elements are previously

   In this example, the first two structure elements are previously

defined types.  For these, the type following the `NAME:' part of the

defined types.  For these, the type following the `NAME:' part of the

element description is a simple type reference.  The other two structure

element description is a simple type reference.  The other two structure

elements are new types.  In this case there is a type definition

elements are new types.  In this case there is a type definition

embedded after the `NAME:'.  The type definition for the array element

embedded after the `NAME:'.  The type definition for the array element

looks just like a type definition for a standalone array.  The `s_next'

looks just like a type definition for a standalone array.  The `s_next'

field is a pointer to the same kind of structure that the field is an

field is a pointer to the same kind of structure that the field is an

element of.  So the definition of structure type 16 contains a type

element of.  So the definition of structure type 16 contains a type

definition for an element which is a pointer to type 16.

definition for an element which is a pointer to type 16.

   If a field is a static member (this is a C++ feature in which a

   If a field is a static member (this is a C++ feature in which a

single variable appears to be a field of every structure of a given

single variable appears to be a field of every structure of a given

type) it still starts out with the field name, a colon, and the type,

type) it still starts out with the field name, a colon, and the type,

but then instead of a comma, bit position, comma, and bit size, there

but then instead of a comma, bit position, comma, and bit size, there

is a colon followed by the name of the variable which each such field

is a colon followed by the name of the variable which each such field

refers to.

refers to.

   If the structure has methods (a C++ feature), they follow the

   If the structure has methods (a C++ feature), they follow the

non-method fields; see *Note Cplusplus::.

non-method fields; see *Note Cplusplus::.

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File: stabs.info,  Node: Typedefs,  Next: Unions,  Prev: Structures,  Up: Types

Giving a Type a Name

Giving a Type a Name

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====================

   To give a type a name, use the `t' symbol descriptor.  The type is

   To give a type a name, use the `t' symbol descriptor.  The type is

specified by the type information (*note String Field::) for the stab.

specified by the type information (*note String Field::) for the stab.

For example,

For example,

     .stabs "s_typedef:t16",128,0,0,0     # 128 is N_LSYM

     .stabs "s_typedef:t16",128,0,0,0     # 128 is N_LSYM

   specifies that `s_typedef' refers to type number 16.  Such stabs

   specifies that `s_typedef' refers to type number 16.  Such stabs

have symbol type `N_LSYM' (or `C_DECL' for XCOFF).  (The Sun

have symbol type `N_LSYM' (or `C_DECL' for XCOFF).  (The Sun

documentation mentions using `N_GSYM' in some cases).

documentation mentions using `N_GSYM' in some cases).

   If you are specifying the tag name for a structure, union, or

   If you are specifying the tag name for a structure, union, or

enumeration, use the `T' symbol descriptor instead.  I believe C is the

enumeration, use the `T' symbol descriptor instead.  I believe C is the

only language with this feature.

only language with this feature.

   If the type is an opaque type (I believe this is a Modula-2 feature),

   If the type is an opaque type (I believe this is a Modula-2 feature),

AIX provides a type descriptor to specify it.  The type descriptor is

AIX provides a type descriptor to specify it.  The type descriptor is

`o' and is followed by a name.  I don't know what the name means--is it

`o' and is followed by a name.  I don't know what the name means--is it

always the same as the name of the type, or is this type descriptor

always the same as the name of the type, or is this type descriptor

used with a nameless stab (*note String Field::)?  There optionally

used with a nameless stab (*note String Field::)?  There optionally

follows a comma followed by type information which defines the type of

follows a comma followed by type information which defines the type of

this type.  If omitted, a semicolon is used in place of the comma and

this type.  If omitted, a semicolon is used in place of the comma and

the type information, and the type is much like a generic pointer

the type information, and the type is much like a generic pointer

type--it has a known size but little else about it is specified.

type--it has a known size but little else about it is specified.

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File: stabs.info,  Node: Unions,  Next: Function Types,  Prev: Typedefs,  Up: Types

Unions

Unions

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======

     union u_tag {

     union u_tag {

       int  u_int;

       int  u_int;

       float u_float;

       float u_float;

       char* u_char;

       char* u_char;

     } an_u;

     } an_u;

   This code generates a stab for a union tag and a stab for a union

   This code generates a stab for a union tag and a stab for a union

variable.  Both use the `N_LSYM' stab type.  If a union variable is

variable.  Both use the `N_LSYM' stab type.  If a union variable is

scoped locally to the procedure in which it is defined, its stab is

scoped locally to the procedure in which it is defined, its stab is

located immediately preceding the `N_LBRAC' for the procedure's block

located immediately preceding the `N_LBRAC' for the procedure's block

start.

start.

   The stab for the union tag, however, is located preceding the code

   The stab for the union tag, however, is located preceding the code

for the procedure in which it is defined.  The stab type is `N_LSYM'.

for the procedure in which it is defined.  The stab type is `N_LSYM'.

This would seem to imply that the union type is file scope, like the

This would seem to imply that the union type is file scope, like the

struct type `s_tag'.  This is not true.  The contents and position of

struct type `s_tag'.  This is not true.  The contents and position of

the stab for `u_type' do not convey any infomation about its procedure

the stab for `u_type' do not convey any infomation about its procedure

local scope.

local scope.

     # 128 is N_LSYM

     # 128 is N_LSYM

     .stabs "u_tag:T23=u4u_int:1,0,32;u_float:12,0,32;u_char:21,0,32;;",

     .stabs "u_tag:T23=u4u_int:1,0,32;u_float:12,0,32;u_char:21,0,32;;",

            128,0,0,0

            128,0,0,0

   The symbol descriptor `T', following the `name:' means that the stab

   The symbol descriptor `T', following the `name:' means that the stab

describes an enumeration, structure, or union tag.  The type descriptor

describes an enumeration, structure, or union tag.  The type descriptor

`u', following the `23=' of the type definition, narrows it down to a

`u', following the `23=' of the type definition, narrows it down to a

union type definition.  Following the `u' is the number of bytes in the

union type definition.  Following the `u' is the number of bytes in the

union.  After that is a list of union element descriptions.  Their

union.  After that is a list of union element descriptions.  Their

format is NAME:TYPE, BIT OFFSET INTO THE UNION, NUMBER OF BYTES FOR THE

format is NAME:TYPE, BIT OFFSET INTO THE UNION, NUMBER OF BYTES FOR THE

ELEMENT;.

ELEMENT;.

   The stab for the union variable is:

   The stab for the union variable is:

     .stabs "an_u:23",128,0,0,-20     # 128 is N_LSYM

     .stabs "an_u:23",128,0,0,-20     # 128 is N_LSYM

   `-20' specifies where the variable is stored (*note Stack

   `-20' specifies where the variable is stored (*note Stack

Variables::).

Variables::).

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File: stabs.info,  Node: Function Types,  Prev: Unions,  Up: Types

Function Types

Function Types

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==============

   Various types can be defined for function variables.  These types are

   Various types can be defined for function variables.  These types are

not used in defining functions (*note Procedures::); they are used for

not used in defining functions (*note Procedures::); they are used for

things like pointers to functions.

things like pointers to functions.

   The simple, traditional, type is type descriptor `f' is followed by

   The simple, traditional, type is type descriptor `f' is followed by

type information for the return type of the function, followed by a

type information for the return type of the function, followed by a

semicolon.

semicolon.

   This does not deal with functions for which the number and types of

   This does not deal with functions for which the number and types of

the parameters are part of the type, as in Modula-2 or ANSI C.  AIX

the parameters are part of the type, as in Modula-2 or ANSI C.  AIX

provides extensions to specify these, using the `f', `F', `p', and `R'

provides extensions to specify these, using the `f', `F', `p', and `R'

type descriptors.

type descriptors.

   First comes the type descriptor.  If it is `f' or `F', this type

   First comes the type descriptor.  If it is `f' or `F', this type

involves a function rather than a procedure, and the type information

involves a function rather than a procedure, and the type information

for the return type of the function follows, followed by a comma.  Then

for the return type of the function follows, followed by a comma.  Then

comes the number of parameters to the function and a semicolon.  Then,

comes the number of parameters to the function and a semicolon.  Then,

for each parameter, there is the name of the parameter followed by a

for each parameter, there is the name of the parameter followed by a

colon (this is only present for type descriptors `R' and `F' which

colon (this is only present for type descriptors `R' and `F' which

represent Pascal function or procedure parameters), type information

represent Pascal function or procedure parameters), type information

for the parameter, a comma, 0 if passed by reference or 1 if passed by

for the parameter, a comma, 0 if passed by reference or 1 if passed by

value, and a semicolon.  The type definition ends with a semicolon.

value, and a semicolon.  The type definition ends with a semicolon.

   For example, this variable definition:

   For example, this variable definition:

     int (*g_pf)();

     int (*g_pf)();

generates the following code:

generates the following code:

     .stabs "g_pf:G24=*25=f1",32,0,0,0

     .stabs "g_pf:G24=*25=f1",32,0,0,0

         .common _g_pf,4,"bss"

         .common _g_pf,4,"bss"

   The variable defines a new type, 24, which is a pointer to another

   The variable defines a new type, 24, which is a pointer to another

new type, 25, which is a function returning `int'.

new type, 25, which is a function returning `int'.

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File: stabs.info,  Node: Symbol Tables,  Next: Cplusplus,  Prev: Types,  Up: Top

Symbol Information in Symbol Tables

Symbol Information in Symbol Tables

***********************************

***********************************

   This chapter describes the format of symbol table entries and how

   This chapter describes the format of symbol table entries and how

stab assembler directives map to them.  It also describes the

stab assembler directives map to them.  It also describes the

transformations that the assembler and linker make on data from stabs.

transformations that the assembler and linker make on data from stabs.

* Menu:

* Menu:

* Symbol Table Format::

* Symbol Table Format::

* Transformations On Symbol Tables::

* Transformations On Symbol Tables::

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Symbol Table Format

Symbol Table Format

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===================

   Each time the assembler encounters a stab directive, it puts each

   Each time the assembler encounters a stab directive, it puts each

field of the stab into a corresponding field in a symbol table entry of

field of the stab into a corresponding field in a symbol table entry of

its output file.  If the stab contains a string field, the symbol table

its output file.  If the stab contains a string field, the symbol table

entry for that stab points to a string table entry containing the

entry for that stab points to a string table entry containing the

string data from the stab.  Assembler labels become relocatable

string data from the stab.  Assembler labels become relocatable

addresses.  Symbol table entries in a.out have the format:

addresses.  Symbol table entries in a.out have the format:

     struct internal_nlist {