---
name: "crashdump"
section: "3erl"
platform: "linux"
package: "erlang-manpages"
version: "1:25.2.3+dfsg-1+deb12u4"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/crashdump"
---

# crashdump(3erl)

A WxWidgets based tool for browsing Erlang crashdumps.

## NAME

crashdump\_viewer - A WxWidgets based tool for browsing Erlang\
   crashdumps.

## DESCRIPTION

The Crashdump Viewer is a WxWidgets based tool for browsing Erlang crashdumps.

For details about how to get started with the Crashdump Viewer, see the *User's Guide*.

## EXPORTS

**start() -\> ok**\
 **start(File) -\> ok**\

Types:

File = string()\

The filename of the crashdump.

Starts the Crashdump Viewer GUI and loads the specified crashdump.

If *File* is not specified, a file dialog is opened where the crashdump can be selected.

**stop() -\> ok**\

Terminates the Crashdump Viewer and closes all GUI windows.