Update Breakpoints

You can modify the details of a breakpoint, for example edit the skip count value for a breakpoint or change the criteria for a conditional breakpoint. You can modify breakpoints either using the Breakpoints view toolbar or from the Program Listing area.

Modify the Settings of a Breakpoint Using the Breakpoints View

Follow these steps:

Select Window, Show Views, Breakpoints.
The Breakpoints view opens.
Select the breakpoint you want to modify in the Breakpoints view.
The Breakpoints view displays the breakpoints for the active program listing.
Click Configure Breakpoint icon on the Breakpoints view toolbar.
The Line or Global Breakpoint Configuration dialog opens showing the options selected based on the breakpoint type.
Use one of the following procedures to edit the appropriate fields to update the selected breakpoint.
Click Finish.
The Breakpoint Properties dialog closes and the settings of the selected breakpoint are updated.

Update a Breakpoint from the Program Listing Area

Follow these steps:

Make sure the statement in the Program Listing area is visible.
Right-click the blue dot at which a line breakpoint is set, and then select Configure Breakpoint.
The Line or Global Breakpoint Configuration dialog opens showing the options selected based on the breakpoint type.
Edit the fields on the dialog.
Click Finish.