Definition

A breakpoint template is a descriptor for a breakpoint. Templates are available in the context menu of the variables view when a variable is selected. The templates are context sensitive and are filtered to the types specified in the template so only the appropriate templates are displayed. A screencast is available to show how they are incorporated into the debugger.

Creating a Template

There are 2 ways to create breakpoint templates.

1. Create a template from the 'Breakpoint Templates' view.
2. Create a template from an existing breakpoint.

... from View

Steps to create a template using the view:

1. Show the view (Debug->Breakpoint Templates).
2. Right click in the view and select 'Add Template'.
3. Enter the details in the dialog.
4. Dismiss the dialog.

... from Breakpoint

Steps to create a template using an existing breakpoint:

1. Create a line breakpoint.
2. With the breakpoint selected right click and select 'Create Breakpoint Template...'.
3. Enter the details for the template.