Switching Modes When You Interrupt Execution

If you interrupt execution of your Java application (for example, with a control-C), dbx tries to set the mode automatically to Java/JNI mode by bringing the application to a safe state and suspending all threads.

If dbx cannot suspend the application and switch to Java/JNI mode, dbx switches to native mode. You can then use the jon command to switch to Java mode so that you inspect the state of the program.