Variables View

The Variables view (in the Debug perspective) shows all the parameters and local variables in scope during a debugging session. Use this view to keep an eye on your program's state as you step through it. The Variables view toolbar is described in Table 30.

Table 7-22. Variables view toolbar

Icon

Description

Show full type names (toggle).

Show logical structure (toggle).

Collapse all the expanded trees in the view.

Tip

If you're currently stopped in a nonstatic method, the first item in the Variables view will be this. Expand it to see your instance variables.

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