User defined logical structures

The Java debugger now allows users to define the structure shown in the variables view for different types of objects. For example, collections are displayed as arrays rather than revealing an internal imlpementation of fields. You can define expressions on the Logical Structures preference page to generate the values displayed in the variables view for specific classes and interfaces. You can provide one expression for an object (for example, this.toArray()), or you can define a list of {name, value} pairs.

Enhanced variable value modification

The Java debugger now allows changing the value of primitive and non-primitive variables. A variable's value can be changed by entering an expression into the Change Value dialog or into the details area of the variables view and using the Save action.

Multiplexing console output

A program's output can be written to the console, a file, both, or neither via settings on the Common tab.

Multiple console views

More than one console view can be opened to display multiple consoles at once. Use the New Console View action from the Open Console drop-down menu in the console view to open another console.

Key-bindings for running/debugging

Formatting stack traces

Ant Debugger