Interpreted vs. Compiled Expressions

On most platforms, TotalView executes interpreted expressions. TotalView can also execute compiled expressions on the HP Alpha Tru64 UNIX, IBM AIX, and SGI IRIX platforms. On HP Alpha Tru64 UNIX and IBM AIX platforms, compiled expressions are enabled by default.

You can use the TV::compile_expressions CLI variable to enable or disable compiled expressions. See "Operating Systems" in the TotalView Reference Guide to find out how TotalView handles expressions on specific platforms.

Note:   Using any of the following functions forces TotalView to interpret the evaluation point instead of compiling it: $clid, $duid, $nid, $processduid, $systid, $tid, and $visualize. In addition, $pid forces interpretation on AIX.