A hit count can be applied to line breakpoints and method entry breakpoints. When a hit count is applied to a breakpoint, the breakpoint suspends execution of a thread the Nth time it is hit--but never again, until it is re-enabled or the hit count is changed.
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Select the breakpoint to which a hit count is to be added. |
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From its context menu, select Hit Count. |
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In the Enter the new hit count for the breakpoint field, type the number of times you want to hit the breakpoint before suspending execution. Note: Entering 0 means that no hit count should be used (i.e., suspend every time the breakpoint is hit). |
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When the breakpoint is hit for the Nth time, the thread that hit the breakpoint suspends. |
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The breakpoint is disabled until either it is re-enabled or its hit count is changed. |