# Trace

The trace statement writes a string to the Script Execution Progress window and to the script log file, when used. It is very useful for debugging purposes. Using $-expansions of variables that are calculated prior to the trace statement, you can customize the message.

Syntax:

Trace string

Example 1:

`Trace Main 
 table loaded;`

Example 2:

`Let MyMessage = NoOfRows('MainTable') & ' rows in Main Table';` `Trace $(MyMessage);`