Creating CPU Profiling Project for Windows Store (Metro) Apps

1.      Once CodeXL is launched, click on Create New Project link in the main pane, or select File > New Project...
The Create a new CodeXL Project dialog box is displayed as shown in the previous screenshot.

2.      Select the General tree node on the left pane.

3.      Select “Application Type” as “Windows Store App”.  Please note that Store Apps are only available on Windows 8.x or later versions.

4.      In the Executable Path box, click Browse. The Select Windows Store app dialog will be displayed. Select the Store App to be profiled. Select OK.

1.      Configure other settings as described in the previous section item 4, 5.

2.      Click OK.

A new CodeXL project for Windows Store App is created and displayed in the Session Explorer window.