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# Debug

This action shows a string in the trace window. It is only for the simulator.

Action available for the following operating systems:

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### Parameters

* **Type** \<unquoted string>
  * **String Expression** - Shows the string specified in the **Expression** parameter.
  * **Numeric Expression** - Shows the number specified in the **Expression** parameter.
  * **Conditional Expression** - Shows the condition value specified in the **Expression** parameter.
  * **Global Variables** - Shows the content of the global variables.
  * **Local Variables** - Shows the content of the local variables from the current form.
  * **Temporary Variables** - Shows the content of the temporary variables from the current event.
* **Expression** \<string> - The expression to show when the **Type** parameter is **String Expression**, **Numeric Expression** or **Conditional Expression**.
* **Display** \<unquoted string> - When the **Type** parameter is set to show variables content, it specifies if it show show the content of all the variables or only of those with a value.

{% hint style="info" %}
This action will be ignored when you deploy your projects. It will only be used by the simulator when your are testing your projects with the Designer.
{% endhint %}