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David_
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April 8, 2024
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How to search file location for a particular function

In STM32Cube, how do you word search for a particular function among dozens of HAL, middleware source files?  How to find MX_APPE_Process(); as appear in main() in main.c  TIA

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Andrew Neil
Andrew NeilBest answer
Super User
April 9, 2024

Also available on the right-click pop-up menu:

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See also:

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And, of course, there is the 'Search' menu:

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Tesla DeLorean
Tesla DeLorean
Guru
April 8, 2024

Any kind of find-in-files or right click context option?

Outside, perhaps grep or a decent file manager?

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    Karl Yamashita
    Karl Yamashita
    Principal
    April 9, 2024

    Place cursor on the function of interest and press F3 on keyboard which should select/open the file and jump to the function within it.

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      Andrew Neil
      Andrew NeilBest answer
      Super User
      April 9, 2024

      Also available on the right-click pop-up menu:

      AndrewNeil_0-1712652210126.png

       

      See also:

      AndrewNeil_1-1712652273860.png

       

      EDIT

      And, of course, there is the 'Search' menu:

      AndrewNeil_0-1712652480124.png

       

      A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.
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