Setting a Breakpoint in a Method

Use the Breakpoints window to set a breakpoint in a specified method.

To set a breakpoint in a specified method:

  1. Open the Breakpoints window by choosing Debug -> Breakpoints.
  2. Type a class name in the Class name box.
    For example, if you are setting a breakpoint in the class Circle in the Java package mypkg.shapes, type mypkg.shapes.Circle.
  3. Type a method name in the Location box.
  4. Click Set Breakpoint.
    JDE sets the breakpoint in the first bytecode of the specified method, and highlights the line containing the breakpoint in red. The breakpoint is also added to the list of currently active breakpoints in the Breakpoints window.

See also:

Introduction to Breakpoints
Setting a Breakpoint in a Line
Setting a Conditional Breakpoint
Setting a Counted Breakpoint
Using the Breakpoints Window