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# Debug Stateful Contract using Dry Run Dump file

You can also debug a stateful smart contract directly using a dry run dump file. Once the dry run dump file is exported, you can start debugger several times using the same dump file. 

* In Stateful Contract transaction UI, enter all the details
* Export dry run dump by selecting "Dry Run Dump" option
* Find dry run dump file under  build/dryrun
* Right click on the dry run dump file and select "Start TEAL Debugger"
* Dry run dump file's extension is ".dr.json"

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