How do I know what state my processes and threads are in?

The Status column in the Root Window has this information.

The following table explains all the codes that can be used in this and in other windows:

State Code

Explanation

blank
Exited or never created

B
At breakpoint

E
Error

H
Process held

h
Thread held

I
Idle unattached process

K
In kernel

M
Mixed

R
Running

S
Sleeping unattached process

T
Stopped

W
At watchpoint

Z
Zombie unattached process

The table in the Process Window's Threads Pane also displays some of these codes. And, you'll find state information just above the Stack Frame and Stack Trace Panes.

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