[Mspgcc-users] Cannot read any variables in while debugging

[Marjan Mrak]

Hi all,
I have a very simple code:
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#include <msp430x44x.h>
/* Brute Force delay loop */
void delay(unsigned int d)
{
    for (; d>0; d--) {
        nop();
        nop();
    }
}
int main( void )
{
    float gfg;
    int rad;
    /* Init watchdog timer to off */
    WDTCTL = WDTPW|WDTHOLD;
    /* Init Output ports to GND */
    P5SEL =0x00;
    P5DIR=0x02;
    gfg=0.2*100;
    rad=134;
    /* Loop until the universe breaks down */
    while (1) {


            P5OUT ^= 0x02;
        
        gfg=5.5;
        /* Toggle P1.0 ouput pin */
       
        /* Delay for a while before blinking */
        delay(0x4fff);
    }  /* while */
}

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It compiles and it works allright (LED flashes). But when I debug with 
msp430gdb, I cannot see value neither of gfg, neither of rad. I can even 
determine breakpoints and step through it. I am using original Texis 
Instruments FET.
BTW: If 'next' is first command in debugger after being loaded and initialised 
(if program is started with 'next' command), debugger hangs itself. And I am 
using Linux.

Help will be much appriciated!

Marjan