Most engineers work in the (default in most builds). In this mode, you can type almost any C expression.
cd "/tffs0/" dumpCore "crash.dmp" // Generate dump. ls // Verify file exists. copy "crash.dmp" "/ata0a/backup/" // Move to safe location.
| Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | ls ["path"] | List directory contents | | cd "path" | Change directory | | pwd | Show current directory | | cp <src> <dst> | Copy file | | rm <file> | Delete file | | cat <file> | Display file contents | | mkdir "dir" | Create directory | | rmdir "dir" | Remove directory | | devs | List all devices | | ioctl <fd> <cmd> <arg> | Perform I/O control operation |
: Displays memory contents starting at a specific hex address.
| Command | Description | Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Change directory. | cd "/ata0a/" | | ls | List directory. | ls -l (long format) | | rm | Remove a file. | rm "oldlog.txt" | | cp | Copy a file. | cp "source.txt" "dest.txt" | | mv | Move/rename a file. | mv "a.txt" "b.txt" | | mkdir | Create directory. | mkdir "/ata0a/data" | | rmdir | Remove empty directory. | rmdir "/ata0a/old" | | cdrom | Mount a CD-ROM. | cdrom | | usbStorageInit | Initialize USB mass storage. | usbStorageInit | vxworks command cheat sheet
ping " ", – Sends ICMP echo requests to verify network connectivity.
: (RTP mode) Displays the virtual address space layout of Real-Time Processes. 4. Network Configuration and Diagnostics
: Use sp myFunc, arg1, arg2 instead of spaces. Case Sensitivity : Most commands are case-sensitive. 1. Task Management & Information
: Spawns a new task with default priority (100) and stack size (20000 bytes). Most engineers work in the (default in most builds)
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: Displays a summary list of all active tasks, their IDs, priorities, status, and current stack usage.
The VxWorks kernel shell allows users to monitor and debug real-time processes through a command-line interface. In this environment, strings must be quoted, and multiple arguments are separated by commas.
checkStack [taskName|Id] : Prints the stack usage for a task to help identify potential overflows. ls // Verify file exists
: Deletes a specified file from the filesystem. mkdir "dirname" : Creates a new directory. 6. C-Shell vs. Cmd-Shell: Quick Syntax Comparison
VxWorks is a highly reliable, deterministic real-time operating system (RTOS) used in critical systems like aerospace, defense, medical devices, and industrial automation. Navigating its C-shell (cmd) or Tornado/Workbench target shell requires familiarity with specific system commands.
: Displays the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) table. ⚙️ Symbol Table and Objects Locate functions and variables within the loaded image.
: Available in newer versions (VxWorks 7) for symbols and files.