.idle_cmd (Set Idle Command)
The .idle_cmd command sets the idle command. This is a command that is executed whenever control returns from the target to the debugger. For example, when the target reaches a breakpoint, this command executes.
.idle_cmd
.idle_cmd String
.idle_cmd /d
Parameters
String
Specifies the string to which the idle command should be set.
/d
Clears the idle command.
Environment
This command cannot be used in script files.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Modes | User mode, kernel mode |
| Targets | Live, crash dump |
| Platforms | All |
Remarks
When .idle_cmd is used with no parameters it displays the current idle command.
In WinDbg, idle commands are stored in workspaces.
Here is an example. The idle command is set to r eax. Then, because the debugger is already idle, this command immediately executes, displaying the eax register:
windbg> .idle_cmd r eax
Execute when idle: r eax
eax=003b0de8