[FIXED] In Netbeans, is there a function where I can set a inactive breakpoint on a variable, the breakpoint only activates when variable value changes?

Issue

I'm currently debugging using the Netbeans debugger. I was just wondering if there is a function where I can set a inactive breakpoint on a variable, the breakpoint is only activated when the value of the variable changes?

Solution

I guess it depends on what language are you using. Invoke Debug from main menu and then New Breakpoint. There you can select e.g. Java for language and will have a plenty of ways/conditions on how to specify breakpoint (including field modifications).

Here is a simple ilustration:

Sample code:

public class JavaApplication4 {

public static int something = 2;

 public static void main(String[] args) {
    for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
        System.out.println(i); // this is line #19
        something++;
    }

 } 
}

And here are 2 screenshots with possible breakpoints:

Answered By - ladar