Debug Panel - Watches
Overview
The Watches debug panel can store several variables and expressions that you want to view over the course of the debugging session. You can set a watch on a variable used in the task or you can enter an expression to create a more complex watch. You can use the Watches debug view to add, remove, or change watches. After each step executes, any variables and expressions listed are re-evaluated and updated with their current values. Watches go beyond the Variable window by providing an intuitive means of testing variable or task states while a task is executing. More on Watches
Parameters
The Watches window includes the following fields (columns):
| Column header | Description |
|---|---|
| Expression | The syntax of the watch. This can be simply a variable name or a complex expression. |
| Value | The result of the watch expression. This is updated with each step execution while the task is running. |
Shortcut menu
Right-clicking inside the Watches window opens a shortcut menu that contains the following items.
| Menu item | Description |
|---|---|
| Change | Renames the selected variable or modifies the selected expression. |
| Remove | Removes the selected item. To select multiple items, hold down CTRL during selection. |
| Remove All | Removes all items listed. |
| Help | Opens the help topic regarding this debug tool. |