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Runtime Analysis in Release 4.0



1. Measuring specific units

2. Transferring the performance data file from/to a local file

3. Testing a function module within runtime analysis

4. New statements for ABAP Objects

5. Additional statements for internal tables

6. Additional option With memory management during execution

7. Enhancements in the table hit list

8. Increase of profile parameter abap/atrasizequota

9. User interface changes

Modification 1

Measuring specific units


You can use new keywords or the System menu to measure various program units. Each unit is available under the menu option Runtime Analysis On. The individual units measured are available under the option Runtime Analysis.
The overview screen specifies the total time (as if the complete program had been measured). To see the overview screen for a specific unit, double-click on the line Runtime Analysis On in the hierarchy.

Modification 2

Transferring the performance data file from/to a local file

Modification 3

Testing a function module within runtime analysis




Modification 4

New statements for ABAP Objects


Within ABAP Objects the following new statements are measured: CALL METHOD, RAISE EVENT and CREATE OBJECT



Modification 5

Additional statements for internal tables


The following statements for internal tables can be measured:

SORT, COLLECT, APPEND, INSERT, MODIFY, DELETE, READ TABLE.



Modification 6

Additional option With memory management during execution


If the button With memory management is selected, the following are measured:

Modification 7

Enhancements in the table hit list

Modification 8

Increase of profile parameter abap/atrasizequota


The profile parameter abap/atrasizequota now defaults to 30 MB (no longer to 10 MB).



Modification 9

Interface changes