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An autoprobe feature which illustrates the data output of each node as data propagates through a data flow program. As each node in the diagram executes or fires, a routine is invoked which displays the resultant data on the block diagram. Thus, a user can select the autoprobe feature and visually s

An autoprobe feature which illustrates the data output of each node as data propagates through a data flow program. As each node in the diagram executes or fires, a routine is invoked which displays the resultant data on the block diagram. Thus, a user can select the autoprobe feature and visually see the data flow out each node as the block diagram executes. Thus, the user can immediately determine if one node is providing incorrect output.

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A computer-implemented method for improved debugging of a data flow program in a computer system including a video screen and means for displaying images to control data flow operations, the method comprising: displaying on the screen a first input terminal icon that references a first input variabl

A computer-implemented method for improved debugging of a data flow program in a computer system including a video screen and means for displaying images to control data flow operations, the method comprising: displaying on the screen a first input terminal icon that references a first input variable; displaying on the screen a first output terminal icon that references a first output variable; displaying on the screen a plurality of function icons that each perform respective functions; assembling on the screen a data flow diagram including said first input terminal icon coupled to one or more of said plurality of function icons, wherein said plurality of function icons are interconnected, and wherein one or more of said plurality of function icons are connected to said first output terminal icon, wherein the data flow diagram displays a first procedure for producing at least on value for the at least one first output terminal icon from at least one value for the at least one first input terminal icon, receiving a request to enable an autoprobe function to display data associated with or produced by said icons in said data flow diagram; beginning execution of said data flow diagram after said receiving said request to enable said autoprobe feature; executing said plurality of function icons after beginning execution, wherein each of said plurality of function icons generates data as said function icons are executed; and automatically displaying on the screen data output from each of said plurality of function icons proximate to each of said plurality of function icons during said executing said plurality of function icons, wherein said displaying on the screen said data output from each of said plurality of said function icons is automatically performed in response to said autoprobe feature being enabled; wherein said displaying on the screen said data output from each of said plurality of function icons is automatically performed for each of said plurality of function icons as said function icons are executed.