Java 7 for Absolute Beginners

CHAPTER 11 ■ DEBUGGING WITH ECLIPSE

Making a Conditional Breakpoint

Another common need is to make a breakpoint conditional:, such that it only triggers when a variable
has a particular value. You can check the values of multiple variables, too.
To set a conditional breakpoint

1. Right-click the breakpoint you want to be conditional.


2. Choose BBreakpoint Properties. The Properties window for your breakpoint
   appears (Figure 11-7).

Figure 11-7. Breakpoint Properties window:

3. Set the EEnable Condition checkbox.