A symbolics file contains information the debugger needs to debug most types of project files. Symbolics files include items such as the names of routines and variables (the symbols), their locations within the source code, and their locations within the object code.

The debugger uses the symbolics file to show the source code that corresponds to your object code. For example, when you stop program execution, the debugger shows you the source code.

Additionally, the debugger lets you view assembly-language instructions and memory addresses. See "Source pop-up menu" for more information.

The IDE generates several symbolics formats to support a variety of build targets. Table 11.1 lists some of the supported formats.

Format	Primary Build Target
CodeView	Win32
DWARF	Embedded systems
SYM	Mac OS

See "Preparing for Debugging" for information on setting up projects and source files to create symbolics files.

For more information on compiler and linker settings, refer to "Configuring Target Options".

To learn more about symbolics files for a particular build target, see the corresponding Targeting manual.