IDebugSymbols::StartSymbolMatch method (dbgeng.h)
The StartSymbolMatch method initializes a search for symbols whose names match a given pattern.
Syntax
HRESULT StartSymbolMatch(
[in] PCSTR Pattern,
[out] PULONG64 Handle
);
Parameters
[in] Pattern
Specifies the pattern for which to search. The search will return all symbols whose names match this pattern. For details of the syntax of the pattern, see Symbol Syntax and Symbol Matching and String Wildcard Syntax.
[out] Handle
Receives the handle identifying the search. This handle can be passed to GetNextSymbolMatch and EndSymbolMatch.
Return value
This method may also return other error values. See Return Values for more details.
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
The method was successful. |
|
The specified module was not found. |
Remarks
This method initializes a symbol search. The results of the search can be obtained by repeated calls to GetNextSymbolMatch. When all the desired results have been found, use EndSymbolMatch to release resources the engine holds for the search.
For more information about symbols, see Symbols.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Target Platform | Desktop |
| Header | dbgeng.h (include Dbgeng.h) |