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debugger

set [the] debugger to debuggerName

The debugger property returns or sets the name of the current HyperTalk debugger. The default value of this property is ScriptEditor, the name of HyperCard’s built-in editor and debugger. (The built-in editor and debugger are integrated.)

Click Related Topics for more information about debugging a script.

Because HyperCard’s debugger is actually an [g:external command] (XCMD), you can replace it with your own or third-party debuggers.

If HyperCard can’t find a debugger with the name provided, it uses its built-in debugger.

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