detach Command

The detach command releases the target process from dbx’s control.

Native Mode Syntax

detach

Detach dbx from the target, and cancel any pending signals.

detach -sig signal

Detach while forwarding the given signal.

detach -stop

Detach dbx from the target and leave the process in a stopped state. This option allows temporary application of other /proc-based debugging tools that might be blocked due to exclusive access. For an example, see Detaching dbx From a Process.

where:

signal is the name of a signal.

Java Mode Syntax

detach

Detach dbx from the target, and cancel any pending signals.