break-key-off macro

The break-key-off macro disables the BREAK key on the current port. If the PIB number is specified, the BREAK key is disabled on the requested PIB number.

Syntax

break-key-off {pib.no}

Synonym(s)

DEBUG-OFF

Parameter(s)

pib.no

Process Identification Block (PIB) number. Default is the current process.

Description

By default, the debugger is enabled for all processes. This security feature can be used for end-user applications.

If you disable the debugger for an account, users cannot break out of a process.

Example(s)

Example 1

break-key-off
[1323] Break key disabled.

To confirm that the debugger is disabled, try to break into the debugger by pressing the BREAK key.

Note: If there is no BREAK key on your keyboard, you can use Fn + B or Fn + Ctrl + B for the same result.

Example 2

break-key-off 35
[1347] Break key disabled for pib 35.