How to watch variables

During debugging, you can add variables and symbols to the Watch View list.

To start watching a variable from code:

1. Click and drag the mouse cursor to highlight the variable in your code.

2. Right-click and choose Add to Watch.
   The Watch View list is updated with the variables you added, like in the following example.

   

3. Click the Start/Continue button in the debugging control bar to watch the debugger go through the code until it stops at a variable breakpoint.
   The value of the watched variables is shown in the Watch View.

To start watching a variable from Global Data View:

1. Locate the variable you want to watch in the Global Data View.

   Tip

   Use the View's toolbar actions to choose how you want to group the variables.

2. Click the variable to select it.

3. Click the Add Symbol to Watch button.
   

   

   The variable is added to the Watch View list.

   

4. Click the Start/Continue button in the debugging control bar to watch the debugger go through the code until it stops at a variable breakpoint.
   The value of the watched variables is shown in the Watch View.