Debug Project New and Noteworthy for 3.0M7


Popups for inspect/display

When a display or inspect is performed from the Java editor the result is displayed in a pop-up window, similar to "javadoc hover".


Run in the context menu

The ability to launch from the context menu is back.


Step with filters on all step actions

"Use Step Filters/Step Debug" toggle action replaces the previous "Step with Filters/Step Debug" action.

Step into selection on any line

Step into selection can now occur on any line and is not restricted to the current line of execution

Refactoring support for launch configurations

Launch configurations are updated for:
  • project renaming
  • Java type renaming
  • Java file (compilation unit) renaming


Default project classpath entry on launch configuration

A "Default Project Classpath" entry has been created. It is added to the classpath when "Restore Defaults" is used, or when a new configuration is created. This allows for better user control/organization of a Java launch's classpath

Method arguments values even when no debug attributes

When the names of parameter variables cannot be determined from the class file debug info or source code, meaningful invented names like "arg1", "arg2", etc. are used so that the user will immediately understand what's going on.


Ant editor code assistance updated to Ant 1.6.0

Ant editor code assist proposals include the updates for Ant 1.6.0.

Ant specific error indications in buildfile

The error annotations in the Ant editor are no longer limited to generic XML error messages.


Running targets from the Ant editor outline

Actions have been added to the context menu of the Ant editor outline that launch a build.


Text hovering added for the Ant editor

Text hovers are presented for properties, targets, and referenced objects such as paths.


Buildfile formatter in the Ant editor

A first release of a formatter for Ant buildfiles is included.