Flash CS3 debugger - how to use?

I'm used to the AS2 debugger... the CS3 one is not working
for me... when i choose Debug Movie, I see a "Debug Console" and a
"Variables" window, and the movie loads in the external Flash
Player... but nothing shows up in the windows and the only button
that works is the End Debug Session button (red X). What am I doing
wrong here?
Thanks,
SB

if you're wanting to look at the contents of variables,
unlike the AS2 debugger, the movie needs to be paused, for example
at a breakpoint. Once the movie's paused variables will appear in
the 'Variables' window.

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</s:Application>
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saran r

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