Simple Tab

In the Simple tab, you can select the experiments for which you want to filter data. You can then specify the samples, threads, LWPs, and CPUs for which to display metrics. You can select one or more experiments from the Experiment list by clicking on the experiments or using Select All, Clear All, or Reverse buttons. You can then use the text boxes to change the data that is displayed for those experiments. All three filters can be applied simultaneously, although you should take care when you interpret data that is filtered by more than one of CPUs, threads, and LWPs. Use the Enable All, Enable Selected, Disable All, and Disable Selected buttons to enable or disable data display for experiments.

Experiment Selection

The Analyzer allows filtering by experiment when more than one experiment is loaded. The experiments can be loaded individually, or by naming an experiment group.

Sample Selection

Samples are numbered from 1 to N, and you can select any set of samples. The selection consists of a comma-separated list of sample numbers or ranges such as 1–5.

Thread Selection

Threads are numbered from 1 to N, and you can select any set of threads. The selection consists of a comma-separated list of thread numbers or ranges. Profile data for threads only covers that part of the run where the thread was actually scheduled on an LWP.

LWP Selection

LWPs are numbered from 1 to N, and you can select any set of LWPs. The selection consists of a comma-separated list of LWP numbers or ranges. If synchronization data is recorded, the LWP reported is the LWP at entry to a synchronization event, which might be different from the LWP at exit from the synchronization event.

On Linux systems, threads and LWPs are synonymous.

CPU Selection

Where CPU information is recorded (Solaris OS), any set of CPUs can be selected. The selection consists of a comma-separated list of CPU numbers or ranges.