(ddd.info)Dereferencing Pointers

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7.3.4.2 Dereferencing Pointers
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There are special shortcuts for creating dependent displays showing the
value of a dereferenced pointer.  This allows for rapid examination of
pointer-based data structures.

   To dereference a pointer, select the originating pointer value or
name and click on the `Disp *' button.  A new display showing the
dereferenced pointer value is created.

   As a faster alternative, you can also press _mouse button 3_ on the
originating pointer value or name and select the `Display *' menu item.

   As an even faster alternative, you can also double-click _mouse
button 1_ on the originating pointer value or name.  If you press
<Ctrl> while double-clicking, the display will be dereferenced _in
place_-that is, it will be replaced by the dereferenced display.

   The `Display *()' function is also accessible by pressing and
holding the `Display' button.