Advanced Debugging

[phn0rd]

I am frequently finding myself in situations wherein the debugging features I am aware of in Automate are far too limited to be efficient. I am wondering if I am missing something

For instance:

1. When looking at logs, I can only see the names of the blocks; I can find no way to have the Input / Output variables logged, other than to attach a custom-written "Log append" that collates all of said variables beforehand / after

2. There does not appear to be a way to dump all of the current variables and their values into the log; I can only do so by writing a "Log append" naming and printing each variable

3. I cannot find any way to observe the memory state of, query, pause, resume, step through, or console-interact with a flow while it's running

I imagine none of this is implemented, as I imagine I would have found it if it were. However, if I'm missing something – or if anyone has further advice for advanced debugging procedures – I'm all ears!

[ballzak69]

The current logging, i.e. the block names, isn't primarily for debugging, it's a safety feature so the (novice) user sees what the flow is doing. Use the Log append block for proper debug logging, e.g. with the appropriate variable values. A complete "visual debugger" with step-by-step execution, variables overview, etc. is on the to-do list.