Debugging

This section describes running and debugging PHP scripts when using the PDT.

Running a PHP Script

You can initiate a Run of a PHP script in several different ways. In all cases, the difference is only in the specific location that the run is initiated.

To Initiate a Run

1. Click on the Run icon (). The current script will run; -or-

2. Click on the Run icon's drop down arrow. Select:

• Run As > Run -or-

• Run As > PHP Executable;- or -

3. Click on the Run Menu item. This will open a drop down menu. Select::

• Run Last Launched; - or -

• Run; -or-

• Run As > PHP Executable; - or -

4. Right click on an open PHP Editor. This will open a drop down menu. Select::

• Run As > PHP Executable; - or -

5. Right click on a PHP file element in the PHP Explorer or in the Navigator. This will open a drop down menu. Select::

• Run As > PHP Executable;  - or -

6. Right click on the left Annotation bar of a PHP script. This will open a drop down menu. Select::

• Run As > PHP Executable;  - or -

Output

Run output is displayed in the following views:

• Debug Output

• Browser Output

Configuring Run Parameters

Each PHP script must be configured in order to run. If the script has not yet been configured, initiating a Run will automatically open the Configuration dialog.

Configuring Runs