First, save the trace recording data using the Trace.SAVE command:

Trace.SAVE <trace_file>.ad

By default, this saves the complete trace recording to the specified file.

To save only a specific range of trace records, specify the record number range. For example:

Trace.SAVE mytracedata (-107032.)--(-21243.)

Here, only the trace records within the specified range are saved.

Method 1: Method 1: Analyze the data in TRACE32 Simulator

Yes, a previously saved trace recording can be loaded and analyzed using the TRACE32 Instruction Set Simulator, without requiring any TRACE32 trace hardware. The TRACE32 Simulator is a software-only product and can be used independently of Lauterbach hardware.

For instructions on how to start TRACE32 in Simulator mode, please refer to the FAQ: How can I start TRACE32 in Simulator Mode?

Loading a Saved Trace File (*.ad)

If the trace recording was saved using the Trace.SAVE command (resulting in a .ad file), follow these steps to load it into the Simulator:

• Start the TRACE32 Simulator for your target processor architecture.

• Select the target CPU, either:

  • Using the command SYStem.CPU

  • Or via the menu: CPU > System Settings... → click the CPU button.

• Switch to “Up” mode:

  • Command: SYStem.Up

  • Or via the Up radio button in the SYStem window.

• Load the trace file:

  • Trace.LOAD <filename>.ad

  • Or use the menu: Trace > Load Reference Data...

• Load the program symbols and debug information, e.g.: Data.LOAD.Elf mydemo.elf

• If a target operating system is used, load the OS awareness using the TASK.CONFIG command, example: TASK.CONFIG ~~/demo/arm/kernel/freertos/freertos.t32

  Depending on the operating system, additional configuration may be required. Refer to the appropriate TRACE32 OS-awareness documentation for details.

• Display the trace contents, e.g. using the Trace.List command.

Method 2: Export the displayed data to a text file

If you only need a textual representation of the trace contents, you can export the trace data in ASCII format using:

Trace.EXPORT.ASCII filename.txt

Alternatively, you can export the contents of a TRACE32 window to a file using the WinPrint command. For more information, refer to the article How can I save the contents of a TRACE32 window to a file?

Method 3: Export to other formats

The Trace.EXPORT command group provides additional commands for exporting trace data in different formats. For example:

Trace.EXPORT.CSVFunc myfunc.csv
Trace.EXPORT.cycles mytracedata.ad

For more information, refer to the documentation of the Trace.EXPORT command group in the General Commands Reference Guide T