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There are three ways you can use the Debugger to monitor how your program executes:

Run the program locally from the dBASE Plus integrated development environment (IDE). Running from the IDE is convenient for checking code syntax or various parts of your program while you develop it.

Compile your application, then debug it by typing debug <programname.exe> into the Command window. This method provides a "real world" test, showing how your program accesses tables, for example. After running your tests, you can use the dBASE Plus Source editor to make any needed adjustments.

Run the Debugger as a standalone application, set breakpoints, then run your program from dBASE Plus. When the program reaches a breakpoint, control is handed over to the Debugger.