Debug Panel - Watches
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.
Parameters
The Watches panel includes the following fields (columns).
Field |
Description |
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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. |
Context Menu
Right-click inside the Watches panel to view the following menu items.
Menu Item |
Description |
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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. |