Article # 53, added by Geoworks, historical record
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What are .SYM and .GYM files?
.SYM files contain all the symbol names, structure definitions, etc. They are specific to a particular compile of a geode. Glue will automatically create a .SYM file for your geode when you compile it. Swat then uses the .SYM file to display meaningful information when you're debugging your application. .GYM files are "generic" symbol files. They are not specific to a particular compile of a geode. Instead they contain less information and are valid for all compiles of the geode. The advantage is that one .GYM file can be used for all versions of a geode on the SDK. The disadvantage is that less information is stored. This is useful only for system geodes which are not being debugged, and thus the detailed information is not needed.