Catching Exceptions

It is possible to suspend the execution of thread when an exception is thrown by specifying an exception. Execution can be suspended at locations where the exception is uncaught, caught, or both.

1.

In the Breakpoints view, click the Add Java Exception button.

2.

In the Add Exception dialog, either type the name of the exception you would like to catch or select it from the list.

3.

In the checkboxes at the bottom of the dialog, specify either:

  • Caught if you want execution to suspend at locations where the exception is thrown but caught, or
  • Uncaught if you want execution to suspend at locations where the exception is uncaught.

Note: Exception breakpoints can be enabled and disabled like a regular breakpoint.